Job Description

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Who We Are

Hoshizaki is a global organization with a diverse portfolio of companies and brands serving the foodservice industry through manufacturing, refrigeration, foodservice equipment, beverage dispensing, and related technologies. As part of the Hoshizaki Group, Hoshizaki America combines global innovation and resources with local expertise to deliver high-quality products and customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC). These values guide how we work, how we serve our customers, and how we build lasting relationships with our employees, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations while driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and ensuring material availability. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contract terms, analyzes market and cost trends, and identifies opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvement. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, the Commodity Buyer supports production requirements, manages inventory and replenishment needs, resolves supply disruptions, and ensures materials are delivered at the right cost, quality, and time to meet business objectives.

Location: 618 Highway 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday

Department: Purchasing

Responsibilities & Key Performance Indicators

· Supplier Sourcing & Negotiations: Source materials, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing and contract terms to achieve established cost savings and cost avoidance targets.

· Supplier & Contract Management: Maintain supplier relationships, manage contract terms, and monitor supplier performance to meet pricing, quality, and delivery targets.

· Inventory & Material Availability: Analyze inventory levels, production requirements, and supplier lead times to minimize part shortages and reduce emergency purchase orders.

· Cost Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze material costs and market trends to identify cost reduction opportunities, improve purchasing efficiency, and support informed sourcing decisions.

· Purchasing & Inventory Accuracy: Maintain accurate purchasing records, resolve invoice and inventory discrepancies, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of purchasing processes.

Qualifications

· Minimum of five years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

· Solid understanding of purchasing, distribution, inventory management, and production operations.

· Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships.

· Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms with external suppliers.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to calculate material costs, manufacturing costs, unit pricing, and freight charges.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

· Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and/or schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

· Inventory experience in a manufacturing environment, including warehousing, inventory control, and production flow.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Hoshizaki America is a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, including ice machines, refrigeration, prep tables, display cases, and dispensers. Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, with an additional manufacturing facility in Griffin, Hoshizaki America employs more than 1,000 people nationwide.

Join a global organization known for quality, innovation, engineering excellence, and energy-efficient solutions, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and future technologies.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, plus eligibility for a bonus opportunity. Compensation is flexible for highly qualified candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not a comprehensive list of duties or requirements. Hoshizaki America reserves the right to modify it at any time.

Additional Information

Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Hoshizaki America directly.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies

Hoshizaki America does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement will be considered the property of Hoshizaki America, and the company reserves the right to hire such candidates without any obligation to the submitting agency.

EEO Statement

Hoshizaki America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
• Frequent interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and occasional customer contact.
• Occasional physical activity, including lifting, bending, reaching, and movement within manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to read, write, listen, and communicate effectively in a professional business environment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience with inventory management in a manufacturing environment, including warehousing, inventory control, and production flow, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and distribution operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to calculate material costs, manufacturing costs, unit pricing, and freight expenses.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and decision-making within a manufacturing environment.