Buyer

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Mueang Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon
Junior
Food
The Role
As a Buyer at Harmless Harvest, you will manage the procurement of goods, equipment, and services essential to the company's operations. Responsibilities include strategic procurement planning, supplier management, operational efficiency, and data analysis to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries.
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Be Harmless, Live Harmless, Drink Harmless

Join the movement, touch lives…

About us

Harmless Harvest is a revolutionary food and beverage company proving that sustainable practices can thrive in the industry. We prioritize the well-being of all stakeholders, from the environment and farmers to our customers. This commitment has led Harmless Harvest Coconut Water to become a national leader in the category, achieved in record time. We pioneered the world's first sustainably harvested, organic coconut water. Combining cutting-edge science with traditional farming methods, we create products that deliver the purest, most ethical coconut water available.

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In this position you will…

… play a crucial role in ensuring the timely procurement of essential goods, equipment, and services to support our company's operations. Your responsibilities will include Procurement Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Operational Efficiency and Data Analysis. By effectively executing these responsibilities, you will contribute to the overall success of our organization

You will be responsible for…

Strategic Procurement:

  • Proactively plan and execute timely procurement of goods, equipment, and services to support company operations.
  • Develop and implement innovative procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Supplier Management:

  • Conduct thorough research and evaluation of potential suppliers.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
  • Negotiate favorable terms and conditions to maximize value for the company.
  • Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly and effectively.

Operational Excellence:

  • Review and process requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Optimize procurement processes to minimize lead times and maximize efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues, such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or pricing disputes.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier information and performance metrics.
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential cost savings.
  • Generate insightful reports to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a buyer from the fresh fruits or food sector or within a similar product. 
  • Well understand of manufacturing environment, its demand, priorities, and criticalities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Business Administration or any field related with Purchasing
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate costs and contracts and a high level of numeracy and literacy is required
  • Flexible and creative problem solving. Very thorough, with great attention to details
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines
  • Passionate and high-energy individual who wants to develop in a fast-growing and innovative company
  • Able to communicate well in English
  • Proficiency in Thai, English, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    - Knowledge of Coconuts, Fruits, Fresh products production experience a plus, including experience working with farmers and - understanding seasonal market dynamics.
    - Cross-functional collaboration skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders.
    - Valid driving license and own car.

The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
140 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Harmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage initiative set to demonstrate that ecosystem-based businesses can outcompete the conventional model. By integrating the long term welfare of all its stakeholders - from plant to customer - Harmless Harvest Coconut Water has taken the food and beverage world by storm, rising to the top of the industry in record time.

In 2011, we introduced the world’s first sustainably harvested, organic coconut water and are now one of the leaders of the category nationwide. Combining innovative scientific methods with local traditional farming practices, Harmless Harvest develops and manufactures products that deliver the nutritional and ethical integrity that nature intended.

Harmless Harvest is proud to be the first Fair for Life certified coconut water. Fair for Life verifies our commitment to paying fair wages, providing decent working conditions abroad and in the USA, and reinvesting in the communities at the source. Harmless Harvest offers free healthcare to our partners through our Fair for Life initiatives, we have provided medical and vision check-ups to 776 farmers and their communities since the program’s inception, 80% of who had never received medical care. Harmless Harvest has helped certify over 300 farms Organic and Fair for Life in Thailand.

Harmless Harvest is dedicated to generating positive feedback loops between people and plants. Our vision is a world where nutritious, clean, organic and healthy food and beverages are the standard rather than the exception; where all people involved in the chain of custody are treated with fairness; and the planet is treated harmlessly


#Be Harmless, #Live Harmless, #Drink Harmless
Join the movement, touch lives

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