Are you a motivated Foodservice Buyer professional looking to join a fun and energetic company in expanding its customer base? Do you have a strong track record of proven success in developing new vendor accounts and building solid, long lasting vendor relationships?? Our client is seeking a Foodservice Buyer to assist in growing and maintaining product lines and establishing new vendors.
Ideal candidate will have a strong Foodservice background (preferably with exposure to both sales and procurement experience), with specific proficiency working with Institutional Foodservice operators a huge plus
Qualifications:
2+ years in Foodservice Buying
Strong communicator, including proficiency in phone and presentation skills.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or Marketing preferred
Tenacious and passionate buyer eager to drive costs down
Quick learner, with a solid understanding of Frozen and Dry Foodservice Distribution
Mastery of basic computer skills (Office 360, including Excel and Outlook), with the ability to pick up technology quickly
Self-Motivated and a self-starter.
Responsibilities:
Placing Purchase orders and following them from order to delivery.
Handling any and all customer concerns involving product quality to product inquiries
Maintaining inventory stability based on menus and customer usage through an ordering process determined by our software.
Identifying and opening new vendors via cold calling and effective follow-up.
Identifying key decision makers at each vendor and tailoring your style to effectively influence these decision makers and build rapport.
Managing new and potential vendors through constant, personal connections and developing these into profitable relationships
Work seamlessly with all company departments (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, IT, Finance)
Taking personal ownership of accounts and objectives, while always maintaining and abiding by the high standards set out by the company.