Senior Buyer
$100k - $125kRestaurant Depot
Senior Buyer
Company: Jetro / Restaurant Depot
Location: 1710 Whitestone Expwy, Whitestone, NY 11357
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Buying
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 a year
Position Summary
The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing assigned large product categories to drive sales, margin, and inventory performance. This role leads vendor partnerships, oversees category strategy, manages cost controls, and ensures product availability while maintaining quality standards. The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in supporting operations, logistics, and buyer level training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain preferred.
- 5+ years of buying / restaurant experience, preferably in food wholesale, grocery, or distribution
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Performance
- Develop and execute category plans to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turn goals
- Analyze sales trends, market conditions, and competitive pricing
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement
- Manage open-to-buy and inventory levels to minimize shrink and aged inventory
Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Source and qualify new vendors to support growth initiatives
- Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, freight, and promotional allowances
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure service levels and continuity of supply
- Resolve vendor performance issues related to fill rates, quality, and compliance
Market & Trend Analysis
- Monitor commodity markets and industry trends.
- Identify new product opportunities aligned with customer demand.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory and food safety requirements
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Monitor product availability and proactively address shortages.
- Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to support cross-dock and distribution efficiency.
- Manage seasonal buys and promotional forecasts.
- Oversee freshness standards and rotation policies for perishable categories.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with operations to address receiving, quality, and shrink concerns.
- Work with marketing on promotional planning and execution
- Communicate product changes, cost updates, and supply disruptions with operations.
Work Environment
- Office-based with regular warehouse visits
- Occasional travel to vendors, trade shows, and distribution centers
- May require early mornings depending on category (perishables)
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
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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