Buyer.Private Label - Management

Job Description

Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned categories by managing supplier coordination, purchase order processing, and performance tracking to ensure product availability, cost efficiency, and compliance with commercial standards. The role supports category growth by analyzing sales and demand data, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimize sourcing decisions, improve margins, and maintain a reliable and competitive product assortment across commercial food, private label, B2B, and global sourcing operations.

Skills Description

• Execute category purchasing activities for assigned products to ensure timely availability, cost efficiency, and alignment with approved buying plans.
• Analyze sales performance, demand forecasts, and stock levels to optimize order quantities and minimize overstock or stock-out risks.
• Coordinate supplier communications regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and order confirmations to maintain smooth procurement operations.
• Prepare and process purchase orders within approved budgets and systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time supplier fulfillment.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, and service standards to support continuous improvement and sourcing reliability.
• Support negotiations on pricing, commercial terms, and promotions under Category Manager guidance to improve margins and category profitability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Operations) to align purchasing decisions with business requirements.
• Review product listings, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and private label guidelines.
  
  

Track market trends, competitor pricing, and sourcing opportunities to provide insights that support category growth and sourcing strategies.