Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

TriMark USA is the country's largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

• Community Service Day
• The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Supervisor

In Office/Hybrid

As a Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our procurement processes, ensuring the acquisition of items and goods at the right price, quantity, and timing. Your focus on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers will contribute to meeting customer needs and achieving overall inventory and working capital objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of the assigned product category and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including accounting and operations, to handle invoicing, cost discrepancies, and receiving variances.

Strategic Procurement:
Utilize MRP to procure special and stock items with a focus on the right quantity, cost, and timing.

Update pricing, inventory, and master files to maintain accuracy.

Build and develop relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and ensure reliable supply chains.

Perform supplier reviews, address performance issues, and provide effective solutions.

Interact with sales personnel by providing price lists, updates on out-of-stock items, and recommending alternatives.

Work closely with customer service and accounting teams to resolve issues, including payment discrepancies and product-related inquiries.

RFQ Management: Compile comprehensive RFQ packages to facilitate informed decision-making in the procurement process.
Collaborate with the operations team to address receiving variances and over/under shipments.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in MRP usage.

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

2 - 4 years of buying/planning/sourcing/negotiating experience in a distribution environment or equivalent military or practical experience, or equivalent military or practical experience.

Experience in the food service industry.

Compensation includes the posted base salary range and does not reflect potential commission, incentive, bonus, or other additional compensation opportunities, where applicable. Total compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related compensatory factors.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark's' benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to .

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