Buyer at Global Market Foods

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Excel, SAP, ERP Systems, Forecasting, Problem Solving, Communication, Risk Management, Quality Control, Vendor Management, Reporting

Industry

Wholesale Food and Beverage

Description

Job Details Job Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary Job Shift: Day Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement At Global Market Foods (GMF), we have united eight industry-leading importers and distributors under one dynamic company with a shared mission: to deliver authentic, high-quality international foods that honor global culinary traditions. With decades of experience, each GMF division plays a vital role in preserving the heritage and flavors of the regions they represent: Ziyad Brothers – Leaders in Middle Eastern specialty foods Global Choice Foods – Experts in South Asian and Indian products Vintage Foods – Providers of Turkish and European specialties Indo-European Foods – Trusted source for European specialty products Sunburst Foods – Specialists in African and Caribbean foods Sahadi Fine Foods – Pioneers in Middle Eastern specialty products Asli Fine Foods – Purveyors of authentic South Asian and Middle Eastern staples UBC Distributors – Distributors of premium global food brands Together, we offer an extensive portfolio of over 7,000 products across 8 divisions, meeting the growing demand for diverse, global flavors. GMF is committed to providing customers with unparalleled access to authentic international brands, exceptional service, and innovative food solutions. With a deep respect for culinary traditions and a passion for excellence, we continue to expand our reach, ensuring the rich flavors of the world are always within reach. At GMF, our culture is rooted in family values—supporting our teams with the same dedication we bring to our business. As we enter a period of rapid growth and transformation, we are seeking a (position) to help drive our vision forward and contribute to our continued success. Essential Role Functions Identify suppliers, negotiate prices and place purchase orders Monitor inventory levels, optimize safety stock and minimize storage costs Contribute to forecasting and aligning demand with sourcing activities Maintain records of company budgets for each supplier and ensure that purchasing activities follow budget Place purchase orders in a timely manner and make sure certain deadlines are kept Negotiate delivery deadlines so they meet procurement timelines Master Data Maintenance: Ensure accurate product and vendor information Place rush orders for items that may run out on short notice Follow up on orders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate quantities Isolate and follow up with suppliers on products that do not meet quality standard (defects, quality issues) Track key metrics like inventory turnover, service levels and supplier performance Create additional/necessary departmental or company reports Partner with Quality department on product compliance Risk Management: Identify and mitigating potential disruptions in the supply chain Other duties as assigned Work Experience/Requirements for This Role Years: 4 Years experience in Purchasing or Supply/Demand/Materials Planning or other relevant supply chain role(s) Systems: Excel Experience SAP experience highly desired but not required General ERP experience desired Supply/Demand planning system experience Strong understanding of supply chain, especially purchasing, supply/demand planning or materials management Comfortable using MS Excel, especially to analyze data, plan and monitor trends Strong organizational skills and bias for proactively solving problems Good verbal communication Schedule Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 08:00AM – 05:00PM Work Location: Bolingbrook, IL Office Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Global Market Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Buyer will identify suppliers, negotiate prices, and place purchase orders while monitoring inventory levels and optimizing safety stock. They will also track key metrics and partner with the Quality department on product compliance.