Buyer - Produce

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company Matched 401K

Vacation, Personal & Sick Time

Performance-based bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Buyer responsible for profitable procurement and timely product delivery across assigned lines. You will work with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to manage supply chain activities and ensure financial accountability.

The role emphasizes forecast-driven ordering, cost minimization, policy adherence, and cross‑department collaboration with vendors, stores, and distribution centers. A strong background in grocery procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in grocery, candy, beverage is a plus.
• Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
• Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Order products to meet forecasted demand.
• Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times.
• Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress.
• Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions; develop relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office.
• Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost with quality and reliability considerations.
• Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and advise merchandising.
• Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and propose solutions.
• Review and resolve inventory issues at store level due to allocations or order issues; monitor costs, service levels and turns.
• Visit stores to monitor programs, obtain feedback and assess implementation effectiveness.
• Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items and resolve billing questions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Buyer
Jetro Restaurant Depot Buyer is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Buyer
Jetro Restaurant Depot Buyer is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Order products to meet forecasted demand.


• Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times.


• Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.


• Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress


• Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.


• Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.


• Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.


• Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.


• Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.


• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness.


• Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.


• Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.


• Maintain all necessary department files and records.


• Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.


• Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.
  

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in industry or retail: grocery, candy, beverage experience a plus.

Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.

Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions.

Ability to plan and organize effectively.

Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.

Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Required experience: Purchasing/Vendor Management or Retail: 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

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
  

Job Ref #: 0873c2f6-dd66-4806-b226-0a798dbce47c
Date Posted: 2026-09-18