Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Buyer
Career Insights for Food / Beverage Buyer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Food or Beverage Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the food and drink needed for ongoing or future business in a restaurant, bar, hotel or other catering business. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$54,157 / year median in Illinois
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer at Christ Panos Foods Inc. Buyer at Christ Panos Foods Inc. in Bloomingdale, Illinois Posted in about 14 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Christ Panos Foods is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Buyer to join our procurement team. This role is responsible for sourcing, ordering, and managing inventory across multiple product categories to support sales, operations, and customer demand. The ideal candidate has experience in food distribution or related industries, strong vendor management skills, and a data driver approach to purchasing.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Source, negotiate, and purchase food and related products from vendors Maintain optimal inventory levels to support sales while minimizing spoilage, shortages, and excess stock Monitor pricing, market trends, and supplier performance to ensure competitive costs and reliable supply Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and operations teams to forecast demand and align purchasing strategies Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies Evaluate new vendors and products as needed Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance Analyze purchasing data and generate reports on inventory turns, costs, and vendor performance Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Short and Long-term disability insurance Company paid life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing Paid time off and paid holidays
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Requirements:
3-5 years of buying or purchasing experience, preferably in food distribution or related industries Strong knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain principles Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship skills