Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer
Job Description
Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer
Our client in Cincinnati, OH is currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer to join their team on a direct hire basis.
About the Company:
- Established Grocery Retailer
- Team-oriented atmosphere
- Commitment to superior customer service
Responsibilities of the Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer:
- Support procurement operations with a focus on inventory management, vendor relations, and strategic purchasing for specialty food product lines
- Monitor inventory levels and develop replenishment strategies to optimize stock levels and warehouse efficiency
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and quality standards with specialty food vendors
- Assist senior buyers with administrative tasks and maintain procurement documentation
- Act as a liaison between vendors, warehouses, and internal departments to address inventory discrepancies and supply chain challenges
- Stay informed on market trends and industry developments to guide purchasing decisions and identify new product opportunities
Requirements for the Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, procurement, or food industry purchasing
- Proficiency in PowerBI and Google Workspace preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Adherence to company policies and values
Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Discount Program
Job Requirements
Buyer, Category Manager, Business Development Manager
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.