Dried Goods Food Buyer

Join a pioneering food distribution company that's revolutionizing bulk ingredient sourcing for independent eateries, leveraging your expertise in category management. Our client is expanding its center-store program and needs a skilled Dried Goods Food Buyer who can secure the right products at the right price while keeping shelves (and kitchens) stocked. If you thrive on fast decisions, high-volume negotiations, and collaborative problem-solving, this growth track role is for you.

What You’ll Own

• Forecast weekly and seasonal demand for packaged grains, pasta, condiments, and other shelf-stable SKUs, then translate that data into timely purchase orders.
• Negotiate cost, lead time, and service terms with regional and national vendors; leverage volume rebates and promotional allowances to improve margin.
• Monitor inbound loads daily, partnering with warehouse operations to anticipate constraints and keep inventory turns on target.
• Audit landed-cost reports to confirm pricing accuracy; reconcile variances with Accounts Payable and issue credits when needed.
• Analyze post-promotion performance, recommending future ad quantities and exit strategies for slow movers.
• Troubleshoot store-level allocation issues, resolving order discrepancies and billing questions quickly to maintain service level.
• Maintain clean item and vendor files in the buying system; enable secure remote access when working off-site.

The Expertise We’re Seeking

Why You’ll Love It Here

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