Junior Buyer

Atrium Staffing; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to manage purchase orders, inventory, and vendor relations in a fast-paced grocery and snack products environment. You will support category analysis and merchandising to optimize product availability and cost efficiency.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing and logistics teams to ensure timely procurement and accurate master data. Proficiency in Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with item sales data and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to collaborate with sales, inventory and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and track purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust orders to prevent stockouts or spoilage.
• Coordinate with suppliers and warehouse operations to resolve delivieries and invoicing issues.
• Analyze POS data, margins and buying patterns to inform assortment decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts and payment terms with vendors.

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a well‑known distributing company specializing in grocery and snack products. The company focuses on delivering quality and variety to customers through efficient supply chain management. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation in product selection is seeking a Junior Buyer.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$20/hr - $23/hr

Position Overview:

Seeking a Junior Buyer to manage purchase orders, inventory control, and vendor relations. This role supports category analysis and merchandising efforts to optimize product availability and sales. The ideal candidate will work cross‑functionally to ensure timely procurement and cost‑effective purchasing.

Responsibilities of the Junior Buyer:

• Create, issue, and track purchase orders accurately in the ERP system.
• Follow up with suppliers and warehouse operations to resolve delivery delays, short shipments, or invoicing discrepancies.
• Monitor daily and weekly stock levels across stores or distribution centers.
• Adjust order quantities to prevent out‑of‑stocks on fast‑moving snacks while minimizing spoilage and overstock on date‑sensitive grocery items.
• Act as a daily liaison with food manufacturers, brokers, and distributors.
• Negotiate wholesale pricing, volume discounts, promotional allowances, and payment terms.
• Analyze POS sales data, gross margins, and consumer buying patterns.
• Conduct competitive store checks and research emerging snack trends to recommend new SKUs.
• Maintain accurate item master data, including UPC scan codes, case pack sizes, costs, and retail pricing.
• Coordinate with marketing and merchandising teams on promotional flyers, end‑cap displays, and seasonal snack resets.

Required Experience/Skills for the Junior Buyer:

• Buying experience with a focus on item sales data, inventory management, and lead time analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with sales, inventory, and leadership teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Junior Buyer:

• Familiarity with grocery retail purchasing processes.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Analytical skills for category and trend analysis.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Experience with S2K and Salesforce preferred.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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