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Golden Hippo is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life. We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most - our customers. We're growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.

Golden Hippo is currently looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for managing all purchasing functions at Golden Hippo. The Buyer will be responsible to negotiate and process purchase orders to meet specialized or complex needs. Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations. Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion. Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders. Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy and investigate and cultivate new sources for supplies and products. Research and prepare bid specifications and issue bid requests to several potential vendors and suppliers.

The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, can work independently, problem solve, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing, growth environment. The candidate will be able to operate with a constant sense of urgency to execute daily challenges in an efficient manner yet remain strategic and forward thinking.

HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At Golden Hippo you have a chance to make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A career at Golden Hippo is more than just a job. It's the chance to work among friends every day, to work and play hard, and to see the results of your work firsthand. We work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use. We also offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
  • Matching 401K plan
  • In-office CrossFit gym with professional coaches
  • Yoga and meditation breaks
  • Casual, "no dress code" atmosphere and an open office space
  • Highly interactive work with a talented, passionate team
  • UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increases

WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE

  • Day-to-day order placement, tracking, and follow-up
  • Serve as the vendor liaison for issue resolution and vendor complaint and participate in/lead supplier engagement activities
  • Build customer relationships internally, providing timely and accurate information to the business
  • Lead cost-savings initiatives that impact the business
  • Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers
  • Complete requests for quotes by identifying and selecting vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date
  • Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as vendors
  • Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner

BEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or related field is a plus
  • 2-3 years previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills
  • Experience working in the food, nutrition and/or beauty industry
  • Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills
  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of specialization
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • AWS (Amazon Web Services)Services
    • Google CloudServices
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • InVisionDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • JIRAManagement
    • HootsuiteCMS
    • WordpressCMS
    • DocuSignCRM
    • MailChimpEmail
    • MaropostEmail
    • Google HangoutsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration

Location

Golden Hippo is located in Woodland Hills, one of Los Angeles' finest neighborhoods. We're nestled in-between a serene creek and shopping center.

An Insider's view of Golden Hippo

What’s the vibe like in the office?

It is professional yet lively and relaxed. The office is always buzzing with people exchanging ideas and discussing different ways to reach our goals. It’s fun to work in an environment that works hard, but plays hard too!

Tannum

Employer Brand & Employee Engagement Manager

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

We use a mix of Jira/Slack/Invision to help facilitate clear
communication between different departments. In addition to these applications, we thrive on face-to-face interactions which help everyone share ideas and feedback about different projects and we have tons of meeting spaces that help us be able to have focused and efficient conversations.

Anisha

Front End Developer

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

Unlike large corporations where individuals have very specific jobs that limit their duties and exposure to growth, Golden Hippo has allowed me to quickly gain a lot of valuable skills for my career growth. I have plenty of exposure to challenging assignments. I've also learned how to adapt and improvise as well as take on new duties.

Ahmad

Supply Chain Analyst

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

It’s one thing to be accessible, it’s another thing to be sought out. That requires building a foundation of trust, and safety. I establish that by reaching out, being highly visible, authentic, compassionate, with invitations to be sought out. I am timely in my response, connect on a human level, follow-up, and am thus viewed as truly accessible.

Kevin

Chief HR Officer

What does career growth look like on your team?

One of the things that I love most about working at Golden Hippo is that I'm surrounded with people that genuinely care about my growth and development, both professionally and personally. My manager is always looking for ways to help me improve my skills, advance my career, and seek greater opportunities within the company...

Austin

Video Editor

What are Golden Hippo Perks + Benefits

Golden Hippo Benefits Overview

At Golden Hippo our benefits extend far beyond providing coverage for basic health services. Whether it's downloading the medical plan app, or having the ability to quickly connect to life balance resources, our benefit plans contribute to sustaining a well-rounded life.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Various teams at Golden Hippo volunteer various local charities, as well as participate in food drives for the local food bank.
Partners with nonprofits
Golden Hippo support various global charities through many of our brands, including Smile Train, Charity:Water, Vitamin Angels, and more!
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring managers train in how to be aware of unconscious bias during interview and hiring training.
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Company pays 100% of the employee's premium
Vision insurance
Company pays 100% of the employee's premium
Health insurance
Company pays 100% of the employee's premium
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Monthly KPI bonus based on company performance
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program

Additional Perks + Benefits

We offer a lot of unique company perks! Some of these include free Crossfit classes, a fully-stocked kitchen, catered birthday lunches, free yoga and meditation classes throughout the day, and a dog-friendly office!

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