Center of Plate Buyer

Job Summary

Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms, and establish long‑term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high‑quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in‑stock, assist with special order requests, and function as a team member within the department and organization.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product, overall service level, responsiveness to the market, product innovation, quality and value, relationships with competitors, and understanding of the marketplace.
• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
• Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of the vendor.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.
• Negotiate long‑term contracts based upon the same considerations and the need for continuous supply.
• Service distribution centers for emergency situations by obtaining product and delivering on an expedient basis.
• Provide product and pricing information to the sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of purchasing or related experience.

Pay

Annual salary of $60,000 – $65,000 depending upon experience, plus up to a 20% annual bonus opportunity.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, regular hours of 8 am – 5 pm.

Benefits

• Day 1 health & wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Additional competitive benefits and growth opportunities