Buyer at Honor Foods

<h3 data-start="112" data-end="161"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Join the Honor Foods Team as a <strong data-start="150" data-end="159">Buyer</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="162" data-end="246"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="162" data-end="175">Location:</strong> Philadelphia, PA 19137 (On-site)</span><br data-start="193" data-end="196"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="196" data-end="205">Type:</strong> Full-Time | <strong data-start="218" data-end="233">Department:</strong> Purchasing</span></p> <p data-start="162" data-end="246"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Salary Range:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> $65,000 to $100,000</span></p> <hr data-start="248" data-end="251"> <h4 data-start="253" data-end="285"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="258" data-end="283">Why Join Honor Foods?</strong></span></h4> <p data-start="286" data-end="634"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Honor Foods, we believe in delivering quality products with outstanding service. As a Buyer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our inventory stays strong, our vendors stay reliable, and our customers stay happy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong supplier relationships, we’d love to have you on our team.</span></p> <hr data-start="636" data-end="639"> <h3 data-start="641" data-end="677"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">🧭 <strong data-start="648" data-end="675">Purpose of the Position</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="678" data-end="946"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and selecting suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring inventory continuity while optimizing cost, quality, and urgency. You’ll also maintain purchasing records to support efficient operations and strategic inventory management.</span></p> <hr data-start="948" data-end="951"> <h3 data-start="953" data-end="983"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">✅ <strong data-start="959" data-end="983">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="984" data-end="1960"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="984" data-end="1032"> <p data-start="986" data-end="1032"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain daily product ordering from vendors</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1033" data-end="1116"> <p data-start="1035" data-end="1116"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Negotiate annual marketing programs to ensure competitiveness and profitability</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1117" data-end="1201"> <p data-start="1119" data-end="1201"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Align purchasing with sales needs, inventory plans, and customer fill-rate goals</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1202" data-end="1283"> <p data-start="1204" data-end="1283"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Replenish stock promptly and manage new product rollouts and discontinuations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1284" data-end="1345"> <p data-start="1286" data-end="1345"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Negotiate pricing, deals, and promotions to enhance value</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1346" data-end="1459"> <p data-start="1348" data-end="1459"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure accurate and timely product delivery by coordinating with vendors, buyers, and transportation partners</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1460" data-end="1530"> <p data-start="1462" data-end="1530"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify inventory quantities, expiration codes, and product quality</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1531" data-end="1581"> <p data-start="1533" data-end="1581"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor and reduce dead or overstock inventory</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1582" data-end="1658"> <p data-start="1584" data-end="1658"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with invoice reconciliation and request vendor refunds for losses</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1659" data-end="1696"> <p data-start="1661" data-end="1696"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Source and maintain freight rates</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1697" data-end="1777"> <p data-start="1699" data-end="1777"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and other departments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1778" data-end="1854"> <p data-start="1780" data-end="1854"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide product details, availability, and vendor info to the sales team</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1855" data-end="1905"> <p data-start="1857" data-end="1905"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Create weekly hot sheets for short-dated items</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1906" data-end="1960"> <p data-start="1908" data-end="1960"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a minimum customer service level of 99.5%</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1962" data-end="1965"> <h3 data-start="1967" data-end="1990"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">📌 <strong data-start="1974" data-end="1990">Requirements</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="1991" data-end="2567"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1991" data-end="2104"> <p data-start="1993" data-end="2104"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 6 years of buying or purchasing experience in the food service industry, commodities, or import purchasing</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1991" data-end="2104"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bilingual preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2152" data-end="2229"> <p data-start="2154" data-end="2229"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of buying best practices and supply chain operations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2230" data-end="2295"> <p data-start="2232" data-end="2295"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent negotiation, communication, and organization skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2296" data-end="2355"> <p data-start="2298" data-end="2355"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in desktop software and purchasing platforms</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2356" data-end="2441"> <p data-start="2358" data-end="2441"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2442" data-end="2506"> <p data-start="2444" data-end="2506"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Product knowledge and sourcing experience strongly preferred</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2507" data-end="2567"> <p data-start="2509" data-end="2567"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tenacity, diplomacy, and a collaborative mindset are key</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2569" data-end="2572"> <h3 data-start="2574" data-end="2607"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">🎯 Ready to Make an Impact?</span></h3> <p data-start="2608" data-end="2764"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Join a dedicated team where your buying expertise will directly support our customers and operations. <strong data-start="2710" data-end="2764">Apply today and be part of the Honor Foods family!</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p>Honor Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.</p> <p><em>California applicants can view the CCPA Notice&nbsp;<a id="LPlnk399596" href="https://www.burrislogistics.com/privacy-policy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">here.</a>&nbsp;</em></p> <p></p></div>