Our client, a
Fortune 500 food distributor, is adding a sharp, detail-driven
Poultry Buyerto their procurement team in
Conover, NC. If you have purchasing experience at a
large chain restaurant company, large chain supermarket company, retail food distribution company, or broadline foodservice distribution companyand can manage vendors, negotiate pricing, and keep product flowing, this is a strong next step.
What You'll Do- Source and select vendors who deliverreliable service, quality poultry, and competitive pricing
- Maintain strong supplier relationships with poultry processorsand resolve issues with invoicing, product quality, or delivery
- Purchase product based on demand, economic order quantities, warehouse capacity, and market conditions
- Negotiate pricing, quantities, and long-term agreements to secure a continuous supply
- Support emergency sourcing needs and expedite product when required
- Provide product and pricing information to the sales team and recommend pricing structures
- Evaluate alternate suppliers and monitor vendor performance
- Assist with special orders andmaintain in-stock service levels
- Minimize shrinkage
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the procurement team
Compensation & Benefits- Total compensation up to $108,000 (salary + bonus) in your first year, depending on experience
- Top-tier Fortune 500-level benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Excellent matching 401(k)
- Robust insurance and wellness programs
- Additional employee benefits and perks
- Career progression opportunities across their network
What We're Looking For- High School Diploma/GED required (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred)
- 2+ years of poultry purchasing experience is required(No exceptions)
- Must have experience working at a large chain restaurant company, large chain supermarket company, retail food distribution company, or broadline foodservice distribution company
- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills
- Ability to analyze data, understand market trends, and make smart purchasing decisions
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Location- Conover, NC
- Relocation assistance offered
If you're a
poultry buyerwho thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to grow with a strong organization, let's talk.
Interested or know someone who fits? Message me directly at
rarritola judge.com.
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