Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Leadership

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company Matched 401K

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is seeking a Senior Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage large product categories to drive sales, margins, and inventory performance. You will lead vendor partnerships, oversee category strategy, and ensure product availability with quality standards across operations.

The role supports procurement, logistics, and buyer training, requiring strong negotiation, analytics, and leadership in a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain preferred.
• 5+ years of buying/restaurant experience in food wholesale, grocery, or distribution.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turn goals.
• Analyze sales trends, market conditions, and competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.
• Manage open-to-buy and inventory levels to minimize shrink and aged inventory.
• Source and qualify new vendors to support growth initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, freight, and promotional allowances.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure service levels and continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to support cross-dock and distribution efficiency.
• Monitor commodity markets and identify product opportunities aligned with demand.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Restaurant Depot is seeking a Senior Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage large product categories to drive sales, margins, and inventory performance. You will lead vendor partnerships, oversee category strategy, and ensure product availability with quality standards across operations.

The role supports procurement, logistics, and buyer training, requiring strong negotiation, analytics, and leadership in a fast-paced wholesale environment.