Senior Seafood Buyer

Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC.; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Purchasing/Vendor Manager to work onsite in Great Neck, NY. The role involves managing product procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in purchasing, analytical, and communication skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Order products to meet forecasted demand.
• Obtain the best product costs and quality.
• Review and analyze reports to monitor costs and inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Working onsite at our corporate office in Great Neck, NY.

Food and beverage company 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 company's goals. 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:

1. Order products to meet forecasted demand.
2. Obtain the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times.
3. Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
4. Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service levels and minimizing distress.

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

1. Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost, considering quality, source reliability, and urgency.
2. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
3. Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
4. Review and resolve inventory issues at store level resulting from allocations or order issues.
5. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress, making adjustments as needed.
6. Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess overall implementation effectiveness.
7. Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct invoicing.
8. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies and entering credits or providing resolutions.
9. Maintain all necessary department files and records.
10. Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
11. Utilize remote access (buying system) from home or off-site locations when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
• Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising practices.
• Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial practices.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships internally and externally.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.