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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:
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Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans to drive customer count and sales growth
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Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer needs to ensure product offerings remain competitive and appealing
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Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring excellent pricing, quality, and support
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Manage procurement of new and existing products while maintaining optimal inventory levels and turnover rates
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Collaborate with corporate and store personnel to ensure timely delivery of products and contract compliance
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Monitor and report on sales, budgets, and customer satisfaction metrics
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Attend tradeshows and industry events to stay current on market trends and emerging opportunities
Qualifications:
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Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role in fresh or frozen commodities
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Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education)
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating and adherence to purchasing best practices
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Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, conditional formatting, pivot tables, macros, and data simulations
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Experience with product research, specification development, and industry standard compliance
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Performance-based bonus potential
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Company Matched 401K
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Vacation, Personal & Sick Time
Base Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00/per year
Brand: Restaurant Depot
Address: 1710 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone, NY - 11357
Property Description: 590 - RD EAST COAST CORP. OFFICE
Property Number: 590