Buyer

BFS Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bfs Associates Inc in the Boston metro area is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of products for the company.

You will work closely with vendors daily—ordering, negotiating pricing and terms, preparing POs, tracking shipments, and ensuring on‑time delivery. Additionally you will coordinate with inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and qualify new vendors to support growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in food wholesale/distribution.
• Proficient in MS Excel data manipulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong negotiating acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with vendors on a daily basis; ordering product, negotiating pricing and term, and managing ongoing relationships.
• Prepare PO’s, track shipments, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work closely with inventory to coordinate orders and ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Qualify and source new vendors for new product lines
• Analyze regional markets to ensure competitive pricing
• Prepare credit memos for damaged, incorrect items arriving from suppliers, resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Excel proficiency

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Growing regional food wholesaler just north of Boston is seeking a Buyer manage the procurement of products for the company. This includes vendor sourcing and qualification, pricing negotiations, and ensuring inventory levels meet demand.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with vendors on a daily basis;ordering product, negotiating pricing and term, and managing ongoing relationships
• Prepare PO’s, track shipments, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work closely with inventory to coordinate orders and ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Qualify and source new vendors for new product lines
• Analyze regional markets to ensure competitive pricing
• Prepare credit memos for damaged, incorrect items arriving from suppliers, resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably finished product and within a food wholesale/distribution setting
• Strong systems skills, ability to manipulate data in MS Excel
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships; excellent written, communication skills, strong negotiating acumen