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Senior Buyer

Are you a highly skilled and experienced buyer with a passion for sourcing and selecting the best products in the market? Are you ready to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and sales growth at our retail stores? If so, we want you to join us at Restaurant Depot as a Senior Buyer and become an integral part of our organization. Restaurant Depot is a premier nationwide food service distributor operating over 150 warehouses, 3 regional corporate offices, and distribution centers in 38 states in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans to drive customer count and sales growth

• Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer needs to ensure product offerings remain competitive and appealing

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring excellent pricing, quality, and support

• Manage procurement of new and existing products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and turnover rates

• Collaborate with corporate and store personnel to ensure timely delivery of products and contract compliance

• Monitor and report on sales, budgets, and customer satisfaction metrics

• Attend tradeshows and industry events to stay current on market trends and emerging opportunities

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role in fresh or frozen commodities

• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education)

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating and adherence to purchasing best practices

• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, conditional formatting, pivot tables, macros, and data simulations

• Experience with product research, specification development, and industry standard compliance

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams

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