Senior Food Buyer at Carrie Rikon & Associates

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Purchasing, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Excel Proficiency, Product Research, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Senior Food Buyer Base Salary Range: $100,000.00-$110,000.00 Plus a Bonus Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus potential Comprehensive benefits package Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company Matched 401K Vacation, Personal & Sick Time Are you a highly skilled and experienced buyer with a passion for sourcing and selecting the best products in the market? Are you ready to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and sales growth at our retail stores? If so, we want you to join us as a Senior Food Buyer and become an integral part of our organization. We are a premier nationwide food service distributor operating over 150 warehouses, 3 regional corporate offices, and distribution centers in 38 states in the United States. Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans to drive customer count and sales growth Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer needs to ensure product offerings remain competitive and appealing Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring excellent pricing, quality, and support Manage procurement of new and existing products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and turnover rates Collaborate with corporate and store personnel to ensure timely delivery of products and contract compliance Monitor and report on sales, budgets, and customer satisfaction metrics Attend tradeshows and industry events to stay current on market trends and emerging opportunities Qualifications: Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role in fresh or frozen commodities Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education) Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating and adherence to purchasing best practices Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, conditional formatting, pivot tables, macros, and data simulations Experience with product research, specification development, and industry standard compliance Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

The Senior Food Buyer will develop and execute strategic purchasing plans to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth. They will also establish strong vendor relationships and manage product procurement while ensuring compliance with contracts.