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Buyer – Restaurant Company-Wyoming

Description:

Restaurant Chain seeks a Buyer to effectively manage their procurement process and related programs with continual focus on product quality and financial improvement.  This individual will be responsible for sourcing, analyzing and negotiating prices on a variety of products and services that meet the company’s criteria for quality and company procedures.  The Buyer will guarantee adequate inventory levels of assigned products are met, source suppliers that meet company requirements, assist in the negotiations with approved suppliers and communicating with operations teams to identify and solve problems.  This supportive role will also ensure continuous availability of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost resulting in direct and measurable contributions to company sales and profitability.  This position reports to the VP of Supply Chain and is based in WY. 

Requirements:

Qualified individuals must maintain a keen awareness of market trends and commodities, knowledge of business and purchasing practices and the ability to plan, organize, direct and control all facets of the procurement process.  Strong organizational skills as well as excellent communication and contract negotiation skills are a must.  Candidates must have multiple years’ experience in corporate purchasing within a multi-unit, multi-state foodservice or restaurant company in both commodity and non-commodity markets.  Company desires an individual who is action oriented and takes ownership of projects but who can also be flexible as responsibilities and priorities change.  A Bachelor’s degree and CPM certification is preferred.

Individuals who are interested in this opportunity can forward their resume for consideration via email to [email protected]. For a complete list of career opportunities M. Thrailkill & Associates has available, please visit us on our website at www.mthrailkill.com.