jetro restaurant depotRockaway Park, NY
Produce Buyer
Produce Buyer
Produce Buyer
jetro restaurant depotRockaway Park, NY
yesterday
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsWholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsPurchasing Managers
Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant WholesalersGeneral Line Grocery Merchant WholesalersSupermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
Apply for this role →Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores & other foodservice businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our stores offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, frozen foods, grocery items, beverages, paper goods, cleaning supplies, restaurant equipment & more. Open seven days a week, we are committed to delivering quality products, competitive pricing & exceptional service to our members.
Position Summary:
The Seafood Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing & managing a diverse portfolio of fresh & frozen seafood products to support Restaurant Depot locations nationwide. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing & terms, monitors seafood markets & ensures product quality, availability & competitive costs. The Seafood Buyer will work closely with vendors, distribution centers, operations & internal teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, identify market opportunities & ensure seafood programs meet company standards for quality, value & profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate & purchase fresh & frozen seafood products based on quality, availability, pricing & business needs
- Manage relationships with domestic & international seafood suppliers, processors & distributors
- Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, volume commitments & promotional opportunities to achieve competitive costs & maximize profitability
- Monitor seafood markets, seasonal availability, supply conditions, commodity trends & pricing fluctuations to support strategic purchasing decisions
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing product availability, freshness, turns & shrink
- Analyze sales, inventory, margin & purchasing data to identify trends, opportunities & areas for improvement
- Partner with vendors & internal teams to forecast demand & ensure consistent product supply across Restaurant Depot locations
- Evaluate existing & prospective suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, reliability & overall performance
- Identify new products, suppliers & sourcing opportunities that support customer demand & company growth
- Ensure seafood products meet company specifications, quality standards & applicable food safety requirements
- Collaborate with Food Safety & Quality Assurance teams to address product quality, specification or compliance concerns
- Coordinate with logistics, distribution & operations teams to support product flow, delivery schedules & inventory availability
- Manage product assortment, item performance & SKU rationalization within assigned seafood categories
- Support promotional planning, pricing strategies & seasonal seafood programs
- Resolve supplier, product quality, availability & delivery issues in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, vendor & product information within company systems
- Develop & maintain strong knowledge of seafood species, grades, cuts, pack sizes, origins, seasonality & market conditions
- Support company goals related to sales growth, gross margin, inventory management & overall category performance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food Industry Management or a related field preferred 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, category management or merchandising experience; seafood or perishable food purchasing experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of fresh & frozen seafood products, seafood markets, seasonality, sourcing & quality standards preferred
- Experience negotiating with suppliers & managing vendor relationships
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing, margins, inventory, sales trends & market data
- Ability to make timely purchasing decisions in a fast-moving, commodity-driven environment
- Strong communication, negotiation & relationship-management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple products, suppliers & priorities simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail & ability to identify product quality, pricing or supply issues
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & other purchasing, inventory or ERP systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Distribution, FSQA & other internal teams
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid 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 (may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs & other optional benefits)
- Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your FamilyAll benefits are subject to eligibility requirements & plan terms
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Level
Mid
Location
Rockaway Park, NY
Occupation
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Industry
Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
yesterday