Junior Buyer

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, & other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to delivering quality products, competitive pricing, & exceptional service across our operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated & detail-oriented Jr Buyer to support purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory management, & category performance across our organization.

Position Summary

The Jr Buyer is responsible for supporting purchasing activities within assigned product categories to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, & efficient inventory management. This role works closely with vendors, category managers, warehouse operations, & logistics teams to coordinate purchasing activities, monitor inventory levels, analyze product performance, & maintain consistent product flow. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, & eager to develop a career in procurement & supply chain management. This position offers hands-on experience in purchasing, vendor negotiations, & category management, with a structured development path designed to prepare successful candidates for advancement into a Buyer role within 12–18 months, based on performance & business needs. Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Inventory Management

Support purchasing activities for assigned food & non-food product categories to maintain product availability & meet sales demand Create, process, & monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate quantities, pricing, & timely delivery Review inventory levels, sales trends, & demand forecasts to support replenishment decisions Monitor open purchase orders, product availability, & delivery schedules to minimize out-of-stock conditions Maintain accurate purchasing records, product information, & inventory documentation Vendor Relations & Cost Management

Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, lead times, & delivery expectations Assist with vendor negotiations, pricing comparisons, & cost-saving initiatives Monitor vendor performance & help resolve pricing, invoicing, delivery, & product discrepancies Support new vendor onboarding, product sourcing, & item setup processes Assist with maintaining competitive pricing, controlling costs, & supporting margin targets Category Analysis & Reporting

Analyze sales trends, inventory movement, product performance, & seasonal demand Prepare purchasing reports, pricing comparisons, & inventory analyses to support category decisions Monitor product costs, margins, & market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement Maintain accurate product specifications, supplier records, & purchasing data Support category managers with assortment planning, promotional activities, & purchasing strategies Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

Partner with warehouse, logistics, inventory control, & operations teams to ensure efficient product flow Assist with resolving receiving discrepancies, product quality concerns, & inventory-related issues Verify product specifications & support compliance with company quality standards, food safety requirements, & purchasing policies Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support product launches, promotions, & operational initiatives Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, & operational efficiency Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred Strong interest in developing a career in purchasing, procurement, or category management Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail & ability to maintain accurate records Strong written & verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities & work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Ability to work independently & collaborate effectively across departments Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship or professional experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, merchandising, or a related field Familiarity with purchasing, inventory management, or ERP systems Basic understanding of inventory forecasting, replenishment, & cost analysis Exposure to vendor management, pricing analysis, or product sourcing Knowledge of food safety, product quality standards, & food handling requirements Experience in foodservice, wholesale distribution, retail, or another high-volume environment Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy Six (6) Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family

For more information or immediate consideration, contact Samantha England: View email address on click.appcast.io