Senior Food Buyer
Company: Carrie Rikon & Associates
Location: College Point
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Food Buyer Must have
buying experience Enjoy a competitive salary of $100K, along with
bonuses and fantastic benefits. This position is based onsite at
our corporate office in College Point, NY. Food and beverage
company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely
delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr.
Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of
the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for
promotionally active categories and corresponding financial
accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies
and procedures established by the company. Key Responsibilities
include: Order products to meet forecasted demand. Obtain the best
possible product costs, quality, and service at all times. Ensure
that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered
to. Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining
service level and minimizing distress. Review acquisition costs to
ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with
considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of
need. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability,
and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make
recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct post-promotional
reviews and analyses to determine if promotional requirements were
met and develop solutions for problem areas. Review and resolve
inventory issues at the store level as a result of allocations or
order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to
monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and
distress and make adjustments as needed. Visit stores, as needed,
to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess overall
implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable variance
processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices
have been invoiced. Resolve store billing questions by researching
discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and
entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Maintain all necessary department files and records. Coordinate
with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow
through the facility, in a timely manner. Remote access (buying
system) from home or off-site location when necessary.
Qualifications: One year of purchasing experience in any category
Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or a strong understanding
of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory
management, marketing, accounting, and financial management
practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability
to take initiative and make fact-based decisions. Ability to plan
and organize effectively. Written and verbal communication skills
as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective
business relationships both internally and externally. Strong
computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to
concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. Apply for this
job
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