Senior Buyer

Company: Restaurant Depot
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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 range of $85,000 - $100,000 per year, 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
      
      
      Join us in driving customer satisfaction and sales growth by providing exceptional product offerings. Apply now and become a key player in our organization's success.

Keywords: Restaurant Depot, Chicago , Senior Buyer, Hospitality & Tourism , Chicago, Illinois