Sr. Procurement Specialist (OEM Buyer)

Cesna Group

$75K — $90K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in OEM sourcing or procurement
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills
  • Proven ability in cost analysis and optimization
  • Experience in commercialization of consumer packaged goods (CPG)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Bilingual in English and Korean preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard OEM suppliers to meet specifications and cost targets
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers for optimal cost and supply continuity
  • Conduct market analysis for pricing benchmarks and cost-saving opportunities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with product goals
  • Maintain comprehensive procurement documentation including RFQs, contracts, and scorecards

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • 100% health insurance coverage
  • Various allowances
Full Job Description
Job Summary

A detail-oriented and strategic procurement professional responsible for sourcing OEM food products, ingredients, and packaging materials to support production and innovation goals. The OEM Buyer will focus on identifying qualified suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and sustainability initiatives. This position collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, quality assurance, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with product specifications, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
Job Description
  • - Identify, evaluate, and onboard OEM suppliers to meet product specifications, cost targets, and delivery timelines.
  • - Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with OEM suppliers to optimize cost and ensure supply continuity.
  • - Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing, assess supplier capabilities, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • - Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams to align sourcing strategies with product development and production goals.
  • - Maintain procurement documentation, including RFQs, contracts, and supplier scorecards.
Qualifications
  • - 3-5 years of experience in OEM sourcing or procurement.
  • - Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  • - Cost Analysis & optimization
  • - Experience in Commercialization of CPG Products
  • - Familiarity with ERP system (SAP preferred)
  • - Bilingual English and Korean preferred
What's On Offer
  • Salary: 75k - 90k
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health Insurance 100% Covered
  • Allowances


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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