Food Retail Buyer

Food Retail Buyer

Our client is a trusted partner in the Food/Service industry, connecting top professionals with opportunities to excel. They are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Food Retail Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role provides an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment with potential for career advancement. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits. Reporting directly to the Category Manager and working closely with the Vice President of Procurement, this specialist will play a key role in optimizing purchasing strategies to meet organizational objectives.

This Role Offers:

A role with significant impact on the company’s efficiency and growth.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership. 

Focus:

Procure inventory to align with forecasted demand while mitigating excess stock and minimizing loss.

Secure optimal product pricing, quality, and supplier service at all times.

Adhere to and enforce established procurement policies and procedures.

Achieve inventory turnover targets while ensuring high service levels and minimal distress.

Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, distribution, and corporate personnel, to support business objectives.

Analyze cost structures to ensure purchases align with the best value in terms of quality, supplier reliability, and urgency.

Monitor inventory levels, market conditions, and promotional impacts to adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.

Conduct post-promotional evaluations to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Address inventory discrepancies at store level related to allocation or order issues.

Review operational reports to track cost efficiency, product quality, service levels, and inventory turnover, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.

Oversee accounts payable processes for distribution-sourced products to ensure accurate pricing and invoicing.

Investigate and resolve store-level billing discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments.

Maintain thorough documentation and records of purchasing activities.

Work in partnership with Warehouse Operations to facilitate seamless product flow within the facility.

Utilize remote access capabilities for purchasing functions when needed.

Requirements:

2+ years of experience with food items

Experience with annual spends over $25MM

Contract negotiation experience

Experience working directly with grocery suppliers

Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities, with a data-driven decision-making approach.

For more information or to be considered, contact Audrey Hopkinson: AHopkinson@bluesignal.com

About Blue Signal:

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