Lead Buyer

Company: 80 Acres Farms
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste. 80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres. 80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips. If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats. POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for a Buyer to join our Sourcing and Procurement team. This role is responsible for partnering cross-functionally to negotiate and procure materials and equipment required for construction, refit, and initial load-out of new facilities, while also supporting ongoing replenishment needs. This role will have substantial outward facing communications & decision-making authority on high value purchases and projects. The position is based at our company HQ in Hamilton, OH and will frequently visit our Hamilton and Northern Kentucky sites. Key responsibilities and duties: Maintain optimal inventory levels by managing, ordering, and analyzing product demand Responsible for issuing Purchase Order, communicating forecasts & needs to suppliers, monitoring vendor performance, and coordinating with logistics team to deliver goods on time Collaborate with manufacturing & supply chain teams (maintenance, operations, engineering) Search for qualified vendors that could meet our needs on a wide variety of product categories (corrugates, manufactured goods, PETs) Problem solve and expedite shipments as needed to minimize time lost during facility startup due to material shortages Proactively communicate to the appropriate stakeholders about potential delays or concerns with deliveries Process RFP and Purchase Requisitions that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. May include orders with international suppliers and involve import/export trade knowledge Lead contact for intercompany departments such as Engineering, Maintenance, Data Integrity and Creation, Supplier files and Legal Contracts, Accounts Payable, Account Receivable and Farm Receiving Monitor supplier performance and establish improvement plans as required Qualifications: 3 years of buying or customer-facing supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Experience leading or supporting RFP processes across multiple product categories Solid understanding of theprocure-to-pay (P2P) process andpurchasingexecution Working knowledge of supply chain systems and data flow Ability to interpret supply and demand data, line-of-balance planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts Strong communicationskills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn new systems or recommend process improvements Interest inlearning a new and evolving industryand supporting 80 Acres’ growth objectives Ability to travel minimally outside of the Greater Cincinnati area (approximately 0–10%) BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU At 80 Acres, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future. Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time 10 paid holidays Paid parental leave 401(k) with up to a 4% company match Company-paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work. ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need. 80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. 80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.

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