Global Buyer

Title of Role: Global Buyer

Department: Sourcing

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Global Buyer to join our Sourcing team. This role will ensure supplier quality, delivery, service, capacity, innovation, corrective action, and continuity-not simply negotiation and contracting. The role has broad category accountability, managing a portfolio that includes MRO, direct raw materials, and packaging in a high speed, heavily regulated manufacturing environment.

WHO WE ARE:

We are the well-being company that exists to inspire and enhance everyday life through trust and good will. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We are Intentional – we choose to lead with positive intent. Mindful – we are present and aware of how we show up in the world. People – we value and respect all people and communities. Authentic – we are real and transparent with everything we do. Committed – we are committed to quality products while sustaining our planet. Trust – we consistently align our words with our actions.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:

• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon with a work from home option that provides the opportunity to work outside the office up to two days per week.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

Sustainable Sourcing 40% of time

• Source materials with consideration for geopolitical, logistics, currency, lead-time, capacity, tariff and business-continuity risks across regions
• Oversee supplier performance across diverse supplier and item portfolio spanning herbs, botanicals, spices, tea, flavors, extracts, fruity, supplements, MRO and packaging
• Collaborate with global teams including Agriculture, Sustainability, and European sourcing to form and execute global sourcing strategies
• Travel to origin as needed to support sourcing and sustainability initiatives

Operational Buying 40% of time

• Direct compliance responsibility for supplier qualification, traceability, change control, documentation, compliance, and audit-readiness expectations
• Direct financial responsibility for COGS, PPV, and inputs to inform margin attainment
• Direct inventory responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropriate inventory targets to ensure continuity of supply with consideration for MOQ, EOQ, shelf life, lead time, and business impact
• Manage inbound logistics process to ensure compliance with regulatory, cross-border and financial requirements

Cross Functional and Team Collaboration 20% of time

• Engage and lead cross functionally to support development, commercialization, and special projects
• Establish and nurture reciprocal partnerships with stakeholders laterally and vertically across the organization

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in agriculture, business or related field, and/or 5+ years of relevant work experience in a sourcing role
• Organic food, beverage or dietary supplement experience preferred
• Prior buying responsibility with similar spend responsibility
• Prior global sourcing/ supply chain experience
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ERP systems

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems
• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
• Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships
• Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Responsible and a high degree of ownership
• Thrives in an ever-changing work environment
• Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
• Balances attention to detail and swift execution

WHAT WE DO:

We manufacture Yogi and Choice Organics brand products. Yogi has over 40 tea blends made from 140 exotic spices and botanicals sourced from 100% non-GMO growers around the globe. These herbal, green, and black teas are formulated for delicious taste and healthful benefits. Choice Organics offers a collection of organic traditional tea, herbal tea, and unique, flavorful organic tea blends. Choice teas are sourced exclusively from 100% organic and non-GMO growers around the world and are beautifully balanced to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience.

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.