Procurement Buyer

Procurement Buyer Driscoll Foods - 3.4 Wayne, NJ Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $70,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Task prioritization Food service Vendor negotiation Cross-functional collaboration Procurement management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description About the Role We are a growing broadline foodservice distributor with three distribution centers, and we are looking for a sharp, analytical Buyer to join our purchasing team. In this role, you will own replenishment across a diverse product mix and will be making daily inventory decisions that directly impact service levels, spoilage, and the bottom line. What We Offer • Competitive salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays A growing company with opportunity for career advancement Key Responsibilities Inventory & Replenishment Management Manage daily purchasing and replenishment across a high-SKU, multi-category product portfolio spanning three distribution centers Execute purchase orders to maintain strong fill rates while minimizing excess inventory, aging product, and spoilage Monitor key inventory metrics including turns, days-on-hand, shorts, shrink, and service levels Respond rapidly to supply disruptions, substitutions, and vendor constraints with minimal impact to service Demand Planning & Forecasting Analyze sales trends, seasonal patterns, and new business initiatives to build accurate short- and long-term demand forecasts Collaborate with Category Managers and the Sales team to align inventory positions with customer demand, promotions, and new item launches Identify slow-moving and at-risk inventory and develop action plans to reduce exposure Vendor Management & Negotiation Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to improve service levels and gain priority access during supply constraints Hold vendors accountable to fill rate, delivery, and quality commitments — escalating issues as needed Evaluate vendor performance using data and recommend changes to sourcing strategy when appropriate Data, Systems & Reporting Maintain accurate item master data, cost records, and vendor information in our ERP/purchasing system Generate and analyze inventory and purchasing reports to support operational and financial decision-making Support category margin analysis and cost modeling as needed Required Qualifications 3-5 years of purchasing, replenishment, or inventory management experience in broadline foodservice distribution, food manufacturing, or high-volume wholesale distribution Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel — must be comfortable with pivot tables, data analysis, and building reports from scratch Experience with AS400 or similar system Data-driven mindset Ability to juggle multiple priorities and make fast, accurate decisions in a time-sensitive environment Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and vendor negotiations Must be available to work on-site 5 days per week Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field — or equivalent work experience Familiarity with JIT (just-in-time) supply models and produce or perishable inventory management Build and maintain Excel-based tools (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, dashboards) to track KPIs and surface actionable insights Experience working across multiple distribution centers or warehouse locations Prior exposure to category management, vendor cost modeling, or procurement analytics As an

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EMPLOYER, Driscoll Foods and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, Driscoll Foods will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because he or she is mentally or physically disabled, a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Driscoll Foods for the job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person