Buyer - Food Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

At Ferraro Foods, our Buyers help keep operations moving by sourcing products, managing purchasing activity, and building strong supplier relationships that support customers across the food industry. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance purchasing priorities while supporting day-to-day operations across the business.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Support purchasing operations by sourcing and ordering products from manufacturers and suppliers
• Help manage inventory levels and purchasing activity across the organization
• Coordinate purchasing activity and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Assist with pricing audits and purchasing-related reporting
• Monitor market trends, supplier activity, and competitive changes within the industry
• Support product sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management
• Partner with internal teams regarding purchasing needs and inventory updates
• Assist with order entry, product inquiries, and purchasing-related requests as needed
• Support additional purchasing and operational initiatives as assigned

The Ingredients for Success

• Food industry experience required
• 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, buying, inventory, or related experience preferred
• Experience working within foodservice distribution, wholesale distribution, or inventory-driven environments preferred
• Experience using purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Customer service mindset with the ability to support internal and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

The Details

• Region: Northeast Region
• Work Location: CT or NJ
• Travel: Occasional travel based on business needs
• Schedule: Mon – Fri | Standard business hours
• Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Why Join Ferraro Foods?

Ferraro Foods has been serving customers across the food industry for nearly 50 years. As a family-owned company, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships, supporting our teams, and creating opportunities for growth across the organization.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Mon - Fri | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM