Procurement Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

BTC Wholesale is looking for an experienced Buyer to be responsible for the purchasing of thousands of products and services that are essential for our company’s operations. A Buyer’s responsibilities include implementing strategies to find the most cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Buyer’s duty is to discover the best ways to minimize our procurement expenses so that the company can invest in its growth and people.

Responsibilities

· Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships

· Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms

· Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services & achieve a high fill rate and inventory turnover.

· Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts

· Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company

· Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients

· Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies

· Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Requirements

· Proven working experience in purchasing - specifically in Food Service.

· Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

· Talent in negotiations and networking

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and able to utilize marketing skills.

· Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

· BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Benefits

· Bonus Opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

· 401(K) and Profit Sharing

· Viva Health Insurance, Dental & Vision

BTC is a 98 year old family owned distributor of convenience food service products, serving the southeast. Today’s business climate is defined by speed, technologies, and people expecting "values" besides value. At BTC we aspire to have create an outstanding culture for everyone, no matter who they are or what they do for our organization We supply over 8,000 items in the categories of cigarettes, candy, snacks, tobacco, groceries, automotive, beverages, health and beauty, paper, ice cream, chemicals, supplies, and convenience foods.

Company Description

BTC is a 98 year old family owned distributor of convenience food service products, serving the southeast. Today’s business climate is defined by speed, technologies, and people expecting "values" besides value. At BTC we aspire to have create an outstanding culture for everyone, no matter who they are or what they do for our organization We supply over 8,000 items in the categories of cigarettes, candy, snacks, tobacco, groceries, automotive, beverages, health and beauty, paper, ice cream, chemicals, supplies, and convenience foods.