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Buyer - Wholesale Food Distribution

Bronx, NY · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr (+ commission)

If you're an experienced wholesale food buyer who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier ... Company Description Foodirect is a multi generational Bronx based wholesale food distributor ...

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Buyer - Wholesale Food Distribution

Bronx, NY • On-site

Foodirect
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$85K - $125K/yr (+ commission)

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Join a Company That's Growing

Foodirect is an 83-year-old broadline wholesale food distribution company serving restaurants, hotels, caterers, healthcare facilities, schools, and other foodservice customers throughout the New York metropolitan area.

While we've built our reputation over more than eight decades, we're focused on the future. We're investing in technology, improving our processes, strengthening our operations, and continuing to grow. We're looking for talented people who want to build a long-term career with a stable, forward-thinking company.

If you're an experienced wholesale food buyer who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier relationships, and making smart purchasing decisions, we'd like to talk with you.

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing products within assigned categories while balancing inventory levels, customer service, product availability, and profitability. Depending on experience and business needs, buyers may oversee one or more product categories.

This position works closely with Sales, Warehouse Operations, and suppliers to ensure our customers receive the products they need while maintaining efficient inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products within assigned categories.

• Manage inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Negotiate pricing, promotional opportunities, and supply agreements.

• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and product availability.

• Review inventory movement and purchasing trends.

• Work closely with Sales regarding customer demand and special opportunities.

• Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to improve inventory flow.

• Help introduce new products and manage product transitions.

• Resolve purchasing, vendor, and inventory issues as they arise.

• Maintain accurate purchasing information within company systems.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in wholesale food distribution.

• Strong understanding of inventory management.

• Experience working directly with suppliers.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Foodirect?

• Join an established company with an 83-year history.

• Be part of an organization investing in technology and operational excellence.

• Opportunity to make an impact as we continue to grow.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Long-term career growth opportunities.

Company Description

Foodirect is a multi generational Bronx based wholesale food distributor serving restaurants and foodservice operators across the Northeast. While grounded in decades of industry experience, Foodirect is in an active transformation phase, modernizing systems, infrastructure, and processes to support long term growth. Our success is driven by our people, experienced professionals and new talent working side by side in a hands on, collaborative environment where employees are trusted, valued, and empowered to make an impact.