Artisan Food Sourcing & Vendor Relations Manager

Gourmet Foods International; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average salary

Company-provided equipment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International in Atlanta–Decatur, GA is seeking an Inventory Buyer who thrives on artisanal foods. You will taste, source, and forecast new products, build relationships with producers, and help forecast and market gourmet lines.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, maintaining accurate item data, and ensuring timely replenishment across distribution centers.

A Bachelor's degree is required, 3–5 years in food, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in the food industry; import experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven vendor management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Tasting and sourcing new artisanal and imported products.
• Create purchase orders to replenish Distribution Centers.
• Travel domestically and internationally to key vendors as needed.
• Negotiate to secure the lowest cost to market.
• Monitor inventory across Distribution Centers and transfer as needed.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and brokers for sourcing and quality.
• Maintain accurate supplier and item data.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Interpersonal skills

Organized supply management

Negotiation skills

Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gourmet Foods International in Atlanta–Decatur, GA is seeking an Inventory Buyer who thrives on artisanal foods. You will taste, source, and forecast new products, build relationships with producers, and help forecast and market gourmet lines.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, maintaining accurate item data, and ensuring timely replenishment across distribution centers.

A Bachelor's degree is required, 3–5 years in food, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally.