If you're a buyer who thrives in fast-moving frozen categories - fries, vegetables, fruit, baked goods, ice cream - this role puts you at the center of a high-volume distribution network that feeds restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and more. You'll shape purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure customers get the frozen products they rely on every day.
Compensation & Benefits- Up
to $108K total compensation (salary and bonus)in year one
- Fortune
500-level benefits:
- Medical,
dental, vision
- Excellent
matching 401(k)
- Robust
insurance + wellness programs
- Employee
stock purchase plan
- Additional
employee perks
- Real
career progression across a national network
Key Responsibilities- Purchase
frozen grocery items from national and regional suppliers
- Track
market conditions, pricing trends, and commodity movement
- Negotiate
pricing, freight, terms, and delivery schedules
- Maintain
strong in-stock levels while minimizing shrink and aging
- Evaluate
suppliers, pack sizes, and product alternatives
- Build
strong vendor relationships and resolve quality or delivery issues
- Support
sales with product and pricing information
- Partner
with operations on receiving, rotation, slotting, and handling
- Communicate
market updates and supply disruptions
- Use
ERP/procurement systems to manage orders, inventory, and pricing
- Analyze
data and prepare reports on cost trends and category performance
Qualifications- High
School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor's preferred)
- 2+
years purchasing frozen groceries(fries, vegetables, fruit, baked
goods, ice cream, etc.)
- Strong
understanding of specs, supplier dynamics, and market behavior
- Excellent
negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills
- Proficiency
with Microsoft Office + ERP/procurement systems
- Strong
analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability
to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Why This Role MattersFrozen grocery is one of the most dynamic, high-volume categories in foodservice - and you'll be the one steering it. Your decisions will shape pricing, supplier strategy, inventory health, and customer satisfaction across a massive distribution network.
If you want a role where your expertise matters and your career trajectory is upward, Conover is the place to make your mark.
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