Position Summary
Specialty Food Retailer is seeking an experienced Food Buyer to join the team! The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Food Buyer, strong negotiating skills, sourcing abilities, creative problem solving, sound business judgement and vendor management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is career focused and committed with drive, desire and energy to tackle major challenges to succeed. The ideal candidate will also have the passion to continuously source new and exciting products and stay ahead of the trends. This position works directly with the Head Buyer and will learn from their many years of experience in the industry.
If you are driven, business-savvy and excited about curating an exceptional selection, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for purchases for the store and general office supplies under the direction
of Head Buyer
Responsible for negotiating for lowest cost, comparative shopping, ensuring quality
service and seeking best terms, conditions, and quality of products
Devise innovative cost-cutting ideas and analysis of unit prices for best value
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Quick to identify market trends, ensuring a competitive edge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive and solution oriented mindset
Provide direct liaison with current vendors and continually evaluate potential vendors,
purchasing needs, delivery, quality of service, as well as keeping abreast of product
trends under direction of Head Buyer.
Strong negotiating skills to secure competitive pricing and favorable vendor
relationships
Sourcing specialty food items and maintaining product variety and quality
Collaborate with Head Buyer to align purchasing strategies with business goals
Knowledge Skills and Competencies
Extensive knowledge in the Food Retail field
Thrives in fast-paced, high-demand settings while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is required
Excellent communication plus relation management skills
Ability to manage projects on own, with supervision of Head Buyer
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in food buying with a strong focus on grocery, dairy and
perishables
Proven track record of building and maintaining productive partnerships with suppliers
and vendors
A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze sales trends and adjust purchasing
strategies accordingly
Tech-savvy with a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel
(VLOOKUP) skills
Ability to learn and navigate business applications such as POS and purchase order
Systems
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,
talk or hear. Travel as needed by the company including trade shows may be necessary
Job Description
Company: J.A.V. Food Corp d/b/a Agata & Valentina
Location: New York, NY 10075
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Compensation: From $87,500 a year
Reports To: Executive Management
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee discounts
Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities