Senior Buyer

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