Food Buyer

Food Buyer

Specialty Food Retailer is seeking an experienced Food Buyer to join the Team!

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Food Buyer, strong negotiating skills, sourcing abilities, creative problem solving, sound business judgment and vendor management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is career focused and committed with drive, desire and energy to tackle major challenges and succeed. The successful candidate will also have the passion to continuously source new and exciting products and stay ahead of the trends. This position works directly with the company ownership and will learn from their many years of experience in the industry.

If you're driven, business-savvy, and excited about curating an exceptional selection, we want to hear from you!

Essential Skills and Job Duties

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-demand settings while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
• Quick to identify market trends, ensuring a competitive edge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong negotiating skills to secure competitive pricing and favorable vendor relationships
• Sourcing specialty food items and maintaining product variety and quality
• Collaborate with ownership and management to align purchasing strategies with business goals.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in buying specialty foods
• Proven track record of building and maintaining productive partnerships with suppliers and vendors
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze sales trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly
• Tech-savvy with a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to learn and navigate business applications such as POS and purchase order systems

Note: Please do not apply if you do not have 5 years’ experience as a Buyer. Strong computer skills are a must.

Compensation (Suggested)

• Pay: $100K+, to commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discounts

We Offer:

Continuous learning and growth through:

· Ongoing training to sharpen your skills and expand your expertise

· Mentorship from industry leaders who share their knowledge and experience

· Encouragement and support to help you achieve your professional goals

· Open communication to keep you informed and engaged

· Challenging and stimulating work that keeps you motivated and inspired

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person (no remote work)
• Experience Requirements:
• FOOD Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: 3 years (Required)
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10021 (Required)

Work Location: In person