Buyer

Darden; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden is seeking a Buyer to support the Purchasing Director in strategies for its brand portfolio, focusing on commodity procurement, data-driven buys, and market insights to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery to our restaurants.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Marketing, Total Quality, and Distribution to maintain reliable supply and cost effectiveness while accommodating travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1-3 years in Supply Chain.
• Strong MS Excel reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Derives actionable insights from data, market intel, brands, and supplier engagements.
• Execute buys and risk management tools with budgets and analysis.
• Deliver cost modeling tools and communicate financials to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Teams to ensure reliable supply from a quality, inventory, and financial perspective.
• Manage supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
• Work with suppliers and culinary teams on product development.
• Travel approximately 10% for site visits and production audits.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 1-3 years in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Overview

As a Buyer, you will work with the Purchasing Director to execute strategies that contribute to the financial and operational success of Darden’s brand portfolio. With a focus on the procurement of commodity items, the Buyer will leverage data, financial models, and market insights to execute buys and ensure that products are coming to our restaurants at the right quality, value, time, and place.

As a Buyer, you will work with the Purchasing Director to execute strategies that contribute to the financial and operational success of Darden’s brand portfolio. With a focus on the procurement of commodity items, the Buyer will leverage data, financial models, and market insights to execute buys and ensure that products are coming to our restaurants at the right quality, value, time, and place.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Derives actionable insights from data, market intel, brands, and supplier engagements that will drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and/or cost avoidance opportunities.
• Execute buys and risk management tools as directed by the Manager while considering budgets, data analysis and engagements with industry experts.
• Deliver on precise cost modeling tools and effectively relay financials to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Total Quality, Distribution, Finance, and Marketing to ensure reliability of supply at a quality, inventory, and financial perspective.
• Manage supplier relationships and participate in business reviews on an on-going basis.
• Work with suppliers and culinary teams on product innovation and development.
• This position involves frequent domestic travel, approximately 10% of the time for site visits and production audits. Flexibility and accommodation to last-minute or extended travel may be required.

Required Technical Skills

• Understanding of business and primary functions as a whole
• Strong analytical ability, specifically in building MS Excel reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1-3 years in Supply Chain or combination of relevant experience

Other Key Qualifications

• A passion for being of service
• Values relationship building and is a team player
• Embraces professional dialogue and constructive conflict
• Eagerness to learn and is self-starting
• Ability to simplify complex ideas and communicate conciselyEffective at multi-tasking and prioritization of tactical versus strategic day-to-day tasks
• Values and implements Darden’s Five Winning Behaviors

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Public speaking
• Project management

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