Junior Buyer

Restaurant Depot is the nations leading members-only wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants caterers delis convenience stores & other food service businesses across 165 locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food beverage & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to delivering quality products competitive pricing & exceptional service across our operations. As we continue to grow we are seeking a motivated & detail-oriented Jr Buyer to support purchasing vendor relationships inventory management & category performance across our organization.

The Jr Buyer is responsible for supporting purchasing activities within assigned product categories to ensure product availability competitive pricing & efficient inventory management. This role works closely with vendors category managers warehouse operations & logistics teams to coordinate purchasing activities monitor inventory levels analyze product performance & maintain consistent product flow.

The ideal candidate is analytical highly organized & eager to develop a career in procurement & supply chain management. This position offers hands-on experience in purchasing vendor negotiations & category management with a structured development path designed to prepare successful candidates for advancement into a Buyer role within 1218 months based on performance & business needs.

• Support purchasing activities for assigned food & non-food product categories to maintain product availability & meet sales demand
• Create process & monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate quantities pricing & timely delivery
• Review inventory levels sales trends & demand forecasts to support replenishment decisions
• Monitor open purchase orders product availability & delivery schedules to minimize out-of-stock conditions
• Maintain accurate purchasing records product information & inventory documentation

• Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability pricing lead times & delivery expectations
• Assist with vendor negotiations pricing comparisons & cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor vendor performance & help resolve pricing invoicing delivery & product discrepancies
• Support new vendor onboarding product sourcing & item setup processes
• Assist with maintaining competitive pricing controlling costs & supporting margin targets

• Analyze sales trends inventory movement product performance & seasonal demand
• Prepare purchasing reports pricing comparisons & inventory analyses to support category decisions
• Monitor product costs margins & market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate product specifications supplier records & purchasing data
• Support category managers with assortment planning promotional activities & purchasing strategies

• Partner with warehouse logistics inventory control & operations teams to ensure efficient product flow
• Assist with resolving receiving discrepancies product quality concerns & inventory-related issues
• Verify product specifications & support compliance with company quality standards food safety requirements & purchasing policies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support product launches promotions & operational initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes inventory accuracy & operational efficiency

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Hospitality or related field preferred
• Strong interest in developing a career in purchasing procurement or category management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical organizational & problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Ability to work independently & collaborate effectively across departments

• Previous internship or professional experience in purchasing procurement inventory management merchandising or a related field
• Familiarity with purchasing inventory management or ERP systems
• Basic understanding of inventory forecasting replenishment & cost analysis
• Exposure to vendor management pricing analysis or product sourcing
• Knowledge of food safety product quality standards & food handling requirements
• Experience in foodservice wholesale distribution retail or another high-volume environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
• Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program subject to eligibility & plan guidelines
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits which may include life insurance disability coverage employee assistance programs & other optional benefits
• Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family

For more information or immediate consideration contact Samantha England: