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Food Buyer

Canton, OH · On-site

Food Buyer - Meat or Produce Experience Preferred Join a Company Where Faith, Family, and Food Come ... Frozen Foods * Other Perishable Food Categories If you've purchased products in foodservice ...

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Procurement Buyer

Holland, MI

$26 - $34.50/hr

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement activities within a frozen food manufacturing environment. This role purchases ingredients and materials to meet production ...

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A Frozen Food Buyer is responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing inventory of frozen food products for grocery stores, supermarkets, or food service companies. They analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure that the right products are available at competitive prices. Their work also involves monitoring stock levels, coordinating with logistics teams, and evaluating product quality to meet customer demand and company standards.

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To thrive as a Frozen Food Buyer, you need a strong background in supply chain management, product knowledge, negotiation, and analytical skills, often supported by a degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and knowledge of food safety regulations are typically required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills help set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure cost-effective purchasing, product quality, and reliable supplier relationships, which are critical for maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

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Associate Frozen Food Buyer

College Point, NY • On-site

Carrie Rikon & Associates
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Associate Frozen Food Buyer **Must Be a Current Frozen Food Buyer

Salary: $85,000-$90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Location: On-site at our corporate office in College Point, NY

Our food company is seeking an Associate Frozen Food Buyer responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of frozen food products for assigned lines. This role works closely with the Senior Vice President of Purchasing to achieve company goals. The Associate Frozen Food Buyer provides supply chain and inventory management for promotionally active categories while meeting corresponding financial accountabilities. Products are procured in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Order frozen food products to meet forecasted demand.
  • Secure the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times.
  • Ensure all established policies and procedures are understood and followed.
  • Achieve inventory and turn goals while maintaining service levels and minimizing distress.
  • Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, store operations, the distribution center, and division office personnel.
  • Review acquisition costs to ensure purchases are made at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and urgency.
  • Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
  • Conduct post-promotional reviews to evaluate results and develop solutions for improvement.
  • Resolve store-level inventory issues caused by allocations or order discrepancies.
  • Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and distress, making adjustments as needed.
  • Visit stores, as required, to monitor programs, gather feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness.
  • Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution-sourced items to ensure correct invoicing.
  • Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies, issuing credits, or providing appropriate resolutions.
  • Maintain all necessary department files and records.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain proper product flow through the facility in a timely manner.
  • Access buying systems remotely when necessary to manage responsibilities offsite.

Requirements

  • Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
  • Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

$85,000-$90,000 plus bonus and benefits

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