Wholesale Food Buyer Job Description

Wholesale Food Buyer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Wholesale Food Buyer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for item/SKU creation and maintenance as required, input of promotions, and entry of price changes and markdowns;
  • Provide day-to-day vendor support;
  • Work with internal and external partners to ensure effective purchase order execution;
  • Be accountable for the integrity of product information, such as packaging and product development;
  • Expedite critical orders;
  • Maintain record/filing system for P.O. and documentation;
  • Review quotations specifically pricing, delivery, and quality with owners before awarding vendor contract;
  • Create promotional information and execute promotional calendar;
  • Develop product/category knowledge of significant merchandise trends;
  • Manage samples process for Marketing and Advertising purposes;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management team;
  • Understand departmental/category assortment plan strategy;
  • Research and develop vendor sources for purchase of items/products/services requisitioned.

Requirements:

  • Able to work well under pressure;
  • Completion of secondary school is required;
  • Must be able to speak basic English to communicate with other staff members and vendors;
  • Knowledge of Kosher rules is a must;
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and be able to meet team objectives;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a wholesale buyer in retail, catering, or wholesale establishment is required.