Junior Buyer

CareersInFood.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CareersInFood.com in New York is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to support the senior buying team in procuring food products, coordinating vendors, and analyzing market trends for NY, NJ, and CT markets.

The ideal candidate will assist with procurement, vendor coordination, and inventory management while collaborating with finance, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing /sourcing food products to meet demand.
• Enter and track purchase orders.
• Track deliveries, resolve shipping/invoicing discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels in the warehouse to prevent shortages.
• Providing support to the procurement team.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

High school diploma with 2 years of purchasing/sourcing or inventory experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are a broadline distributor with a cash n carry operation delivering quality food, service and custom solutions to foodservice operators and restaurants throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets.

Our growing company is looking fro a Junior Buyer who is motivated and detail-oriented.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the senior buying team in procurement, vendor coordination, market & price analysis and inventory management.

Interaction with the finance, sales and warehouse teams ensuring our operation is running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing /sourcing food products to meet demand
• Enter and track purchase orders
• Track deliveries, resolve shipping/invoicing discrepancies
• Monitor stock levels in the warehouse to prevent shortages
• Providing support to the procurement team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
• High school diploma with 2 years of purchasing/sourcing or inventory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, time management and problem-solving skills.