Strategic Protein Buyer

Julius Silvert; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Silvert in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dynamic COP Buyer to join the Protein division. The role reports to Purchasing Management and supports procurement across protein cuts, styles, grades, and categories.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of protein purchasing, strong negotiation, and solid communication skills to help maintain a high fulfillment rate and foster supplier relationships. A deep knowledge of MS Office is expected, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience buying protein and related items.
• Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to multi-task many activities, projects and timelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization including ownership.
• Self-starter with the ability to set priorities and goals and work to accomplish the goals.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors to procure from based on continuous supply, service level, and market responsiveness.
• Maintain item and vendor data management within ERP for Center of the Plate items.
• Troubleshoot invoicing, product or delivery discrepancies with internal departments and vendors.
• Learn and utilize the company’s Demand Planning, Canned Reporting, and BI tools.
• Maintain 98.5%+ fulfillment rate standards.
• Plan for seasonality, supply constraints, market changes, and substitutes.
• Negotiate pricing, quantities and deals; optimize warehouse utilization.
• Publish market reviews with Purchasing Management; stay updated on market changes.
• Coordinate with Quality Control, Receiving, and Sales to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and educational series.
• Work with vendors on aging inventory and inbound damaged items.
• Support growth opportunities across COP category domestically and internationally.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Julius Silvert in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dynamic COP Buyer to join the Protein division. The role reports to Purchasing Management and supports procurement across protein cuts, styles, grades, and categories.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of protein purchasing, strong negotiation, and solid communication skills to help maintain a high fulfillment rate and foster supplier relationships. A deep knowledge of MS Office is expected, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced