Hispanic Foods Category Buyer
Job Description
Hispanic Foods Category Buyer
Our client in Cincinnati, OH, is currently seeking a skilled Hispanic Foods Category Buyer to join their team on a direct hire basis.
Company Profile:
- Established Grocery Retailer
- Team-oriented and customer-focused environment
- Dedicated to providing exceptional service
Position Overview:
The Hispanic Foods Category Buyer will play a vital role in our grocery retail operations, with a specific focus on Hispanic, Central, and South American food products. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both Spanish and English, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a genuine passion for international cuisine.
- Manage the procurement of Hispanic, Central, and South American food categories
- Place orders, monitor inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms
- Maintain compliance with FIFO and Rotation processes
- Oversee inventory management and collaborate with other departments
- Train and supervise buying team, conduct employee reviews, and provide training
- Participate in meetings, store price walks, and attend trade shows
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and support store transfers
Background Profile:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in retail grocery buying or a related field
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field preferred
- Proven track record in growing product categories and achieving sales targets
- Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds and work in varying temperature environments
- Proficiency in office computer skills, inventory management, and retail pricing strategies
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Features and Benefits:
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- Paid Vacation Time
- 401k Plan
- Employee Discount
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.