at Restaurant Depot
Job Description
Join us in driving customer satisfaction and sales growth by providing exceptional product offerings. Apply now and become a key player in our organization’s success.
Senior Buyer
Are you a highly skilled and experienced buyer with a passion for sourcing and selecting the best products in the market? Are you ready to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and sales growth at our retail stores? If so, we want you to join us at Restaurant Depot as a Senior Buyer and become an integral part of our organization. Restaurant Depot is a premier nationwide food service distributor operating over 150 warehouses, 3 regional corporate offices, and distribution centers in 38 states in the United States.
Responsibilities:
+ Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans to drive customer count and sales growth
+ Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer needs to ensure product offerings remain competitive and appealing
+ Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring excellent pricing, quality, and support
+ Manage procurement of new and existing products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and turnover rates
+ Collaborate with corporate and store personnel to ensure timely delivery of products and contract compliance
+ Monitor and report on sales, budgets, and customer satisfaction metrics
+ Attend tradeshows and industry events to stay current on market trends and emerging opportunities
Qualifications:
+ Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role in fresh or frozen commodities
+ Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education)
+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
+ Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating and adherence to purchasing best practices
+ Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, conditional formatting, pivot tables, macros, and data simulations
+ Experience with product research, specification development, and industry standard compliance
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits:
+ Competitive salary commensurate with experience
+ Performance-based bonus potential
+ Comprehensive benefits package
+ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Company Matched 401K
+ Vacation, Personal & Sick Time
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