Senior Buyer, Produce and Dairy- Eataly Corporate at Eataly North America

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Strategy, Product Curation, Vendor Relationship Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Margin Analysis, Cost Savings Research, Supply Chain Development, Product Assortment Maintenance, Market Trend Analysis, SKU Rationalization, Supplier Evaluation, New Product Launches, Cross-functional Collaboration, Leadership

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge Job Description As an integral part of the Corporate Product Team, the Head of Produce & Dairy manages the success of Eataly North America’s buying categories – produce and dairy - through executing procurement strategy, assisting in selecting the product offerings, overseeing catalog development and maintenance, inventory and forecasting management, building producer and vendor relationships, identifying product opportunities, market trends, and ensuring product assortment is in line with sales and margin goals. This position is based in New York, NY. Reports to the Director of Fresh Products, manages the category manager(s) assigned to produce and dairy and works closely with adjacent fellow senior buyers and other corporate and in-store departments. Oversees the day-to-day procurement strategies and tasks across the categories produce and dairy Sources, negotiates costing, develops supply chain, and executes of product curation for all Eataly North America locations across retail and foodservice for assigned categories Manages Category Manager(s) to develop and analyze buying catalog, maintain assortment, and routinely monitor quoted pricing, margin analysis and performance by category Maintains relationships with vendor and producer partners, negotiates contracts and researches new supply chain opportunities Works closely with the Director of Fresh on new product brands, partnerships, and overall catalog assortment goals Researches opportunities for cost savings, product innovation, supply chain consolidation, SKU rationalization, and market pricing optimization Evaluates and audits key suppliers on a regular basis to meet purchasing goals Strategizes and executes new product launches, annual promotions, and activations tied to producer agreements Works closely with the Training and Operations team to hold retail teams accountable to merchandising and assortment standards by category Works closely with R&D and Culinary team to identify high quality offering ingredients, seasonal products and cost-efficient solutions for Restaurant and QSR operations, aiming at cost and labor efficiency Collaborates and works cross functionally with other corporate teams, including Marketing, Graphics, Accounting, Finance, HR/Training Collaborates and works cross functionally with Retail Managers, Fresh Market Managers, and Department Managers on projects defined by the Product Team and store leadership Supports and positively influences Product Team financial goals, product mix, business relationships, and operational innovation needs Plays a key role in curating selection for new markets and supporting new store openings Completes special projects on an ad-hoc basis Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, or related category management roles Strong focus on produce and dairy purchasing, encompassing the entire product lifecycle including but not limited to sourcing, negotiation, vendor and supply chain development, product catalog maintenance, inventory management and optimization, forecasting, and KPI, margin and COGS parameters In-depth knowledge of produce and dairy markets, including seasonality and sourcing practices Strong data and analytical skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strategic mindset with attention to detail Outstanding leadership, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, motivation, and team-building skills Italian product knowledge preferred. Food & Beverage industry experience and passion for fresh food and sustainable sourcing a plus. JOB REQUIREMENTS Occasional travel to all Eataly North America locations Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401k with company match Bonus program Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more! Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Compensation: USD105000 - USD115000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Head of Produce & Dairy manages the success of Eataly North America’s buying categories by executing procurement strategy, overseeing catalog development, and managing inventory and forecasting for produce and dairy across all locations. This role involves sourcing, negotiating costing, building producer relationships, and ensuring product assortment aligns with sales and margin goals.