FS Senior Buyer

En Ballester Hermanos Inc. (BHI), creemos que nuestra gente es el corazón de todo lo que hacemos.

Siempre estamos en busca de personas apasionadas y proactivas para unirse a nuestro equipo. En cada rol, no solo contribuirás a las operaciones, sino que también ayudarás a dar forma a la experiencia del empleado y del cliente, empoderarás a quienes te rodean y darás vida a nuestra cultura orientada al servicio. Serás un conector, un solucionador de problemas y un socio de confianza para impulsar nuestra misión.

En BHI, cada día comienza con un propósito claro: servir con excelencia, pasión y compromiso. No solo distribuimos productos: entregamos calidad, confianza y bienestar a miles de familias. Cada decisión, cada tarea, cada entrega —desde nuestras oficinas hasta nuestros almacenes y rutas— refleja nuestro profundo compromiso con el cuidado, el respeto y la excelencia que nuestros consumidores merecen.

As FS Senior Buyer, you play a key role in fueling our business with the right products at the right time. With a sharp eye on commodity markets and a strategic mindset, you ensure inventory flows efficiently, costs stay optimized, and supplier relationships thrive. Your expertise drives smart decisions, supports our sales force, and keeps our operations running smoothly. At BHI, your impact goes beyond purchasing, you help shape the future of food service.

Responsibilities

• Review the Low Inventory Report regularly to prevent stockouts and ensure product availability.

• Verify and authorize invoices processed by the Accounting Department using the 3-way match method.

• Analyze system-generated purchase suggestions (E3 system) to process orders, ensuring optimal inventory levels while avoiding overstock.

• Send copies of Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers in a timely manner.

• Participate in trainings and activities to expand product category knowledge and stay updated on market trends.

• Monitor Open Orders Report and take necessary action to resolve delays or discrepancies.

• Create new supplier profiles and item codes in the system.

• Process direct container orders for customer deliveries.

• Attend trade shows and visit supplier facilities to strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities.

• Support the Sales Team by providing product and pricing information as needed.

• Coordinate freight bookings with shipping lines for product pickups.

• Negotiate new and existing ocean freight rates to optimize transportation costs.

• Coordinate local supplier pickups with the Transportation Department.

• Collaborate with the Traffic Department to plan and manage inbound shipment unloading schedules.

• Notify the consolidation warehouse in Jacksonville, FL of all incoming deliveries.

• Provide the Accounting Department with all necessary supplier and invoice documentation.

• Coordinate with Accounting for supplier payments and pre-paid invoice processing.

• Maintain healthy inventory levels in line with company standards and service goals.

• Explore and introduce new products and brands, coordinating presentations for internal approval.

• Review expiration reports and take necessary actions to minimize product loss, ensuring compliance with the company’s expiration budget.

• Coordinate with the Sales Team on any product requiring immediate attention or action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably within the food and beverage industry.

• Proven experience in commodity purchasing, including market trend analysis and price negotiation for high-volume food items (e.g., oils, grains, proteins, frozen goods).

• Strong background in demand planning, forecasting, and vendor negotiations.

• Solid understanding of logistics and transportation coordination, including import processes and local distribution.

• Proficiency in Excel (including data analysis tools) and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, or JD Edwards.

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) – fluent in both written and spoken communication.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, trade shows, or distribution center meetings.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Effective decision-making in fast-paced, results-driven environments.

• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, logistics, finance, and quality teams.

• Ethical conduct and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Physical and Work Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

• Use of hands to operate office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, promotional materials).

• Occasional travel to other company facilities, which may involve driving or walking through warehouse or operational areas.

• Primarily based in a professional office setting with standard office equipment.

• Occasional exposure to warehouse or operational environments during site visits, which may include variable temperatures, noise levels, and walking on concrete surfaces.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.