Wholesale Grocery Buyer

BFS Associates; Bridgeport (CT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

A regional food wholesaler is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for the company, focusing on vendor sourcing and inventory levels. Applicants should have 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a food wholesale setting and excellent communication skills. This full-time role emphasizes strong negotiation and relationship management. The role is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in food wholesale/distribution required.
• Strong systems skills, especially with MS Excel.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare purchase orders and track shipments.
• Coordinate inventory levels to meet demand.
• Source and qualify new vendors.

Conhecimentos

Negotiating skills

Data manipulation in MS Excel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Spanish speaking

Descrição da vaga

Growing regional food wholesaler just north of Boston is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of products for the company. This includes vendor sourcing and qualification, pricing negotiations, and ensuring inventory levels meet demand. Qualified candidates must have experience working for food wholesaler/distributor.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with vendors on a daily basis; ordering product, negotiating pricing and terms, and managing ongoing relationships.
• Prepare POs, track shipments, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with inventory to coordinate orders and ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Qualify and source new vendors for new product lines.
• Analyze regional markets to ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare credit memos for damaged, incorrect items arriving from suppliers, resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience of finished product and within a food wholesale/distribution setting required.
• Strong systems skills, ability to manipulate data in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships; excellent written, communication skills, strong negotiating acumen.
• Spanish speaking a plus.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Distribution, and Purchasing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting