Artisan Foods Sourcing & Vendor Manager

Gourmet Foods International; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Free College Tuition

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Employee Discount

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a buyer who thrives on exploring artisanal and imported goods, building strong supplier relationships, and forecasting market trends. You’ll travel domestically and internationally to engage with key vendors and ensure timely product replenishment across our distribution centers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to optimize assortment and costs.

Qualifications

• College degree required in related field or business.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Tasting and sourcing new artisanal/Imported products for distribution.
• Create purchase orders to ensure timely replenishment of all distribution centers.
• Use negotiation skills to secure the lowest cost to market.
• Communicate with vendors and sales teams to support best-in-class product performance.
• Monitor inventory across distribution centers and manage transfers to minimize waste.
• Maintain supplier/item data for accuracy and supplier relationships.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a buyer who thrives on exploring artisanal and imported goods, building strong supplier relationships, and forecasting market trends. You’ll travel domestically and internationally to engage with key vendors and ensure timely product replenishment across our distribution centers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to optimize assortment and costs.