Merchandise Buyer jobs in New Bedford, MA

Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer
  • The Chefs' Warehouse
  • Mattapoisett, MA FULL_TIME
  • About The Chefs' Warehouse
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

    Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

    Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
    Curious & Creative
    Hungry For Food & Results
    Entrepreneurial
    Forward Thinking & Flexible
    Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

    Position Summary: Coordinates inventory replenishment activities with suppliers, sales, logistics and operations for assigned categories.

    What you’ll do:
    • Place purchase orders with vendors utilizing an awareness of seasonal fluctuations, market effects and other information that require a high attention to detail to avoid spoilage, overstocks, and shortages.
    • Manage and maintain the entire Purchase-to-Pay process, covering:
    • PO Creation
    • Vendor Confirmation
    • Accurate expected delivery date updates
    • Collaboration with Accounts Payable to ensure payment.
    • Maintain Purchasing system data to effectively generate suggested POs.
    • Maintain necessary required vendor documents (electronic and physical), such as W-9’s, Indemnities, etc.
    • Work closely with:
    • Vendors to ensure POs are filled and delivered in a timely fashion.
    • Vendors to manage FDA issues.
    • Logistics to minimize freight expenses.
    • Sales Managers to manage out-of-stock or over-stock risks.
    • Customer Service teams to enable sales order growth.
    • Buyers to build upon best-practices.
    • Build and maintain vendor relationships to not only support PO fulfillment, but also negotiate volume discounts and price breaks wherever possible.
    • Manage Fusion system issues that impact Purchasing and Receiving.
    • Maintain BFC dating system to minimize close dated issues and Expired product impact.
    About you:
    • 5 years buying experience with a focus on Specialty Food Products for a multi-unit Distribution Organization.
    • Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university preferred.
    • Previous food service distribution and/or food importing experience strongly preferred.
    • Commodity product awareness including blanket commitments, contractual processes, and appropriate market tracking.
    • Advanced Excel Skill and additional Computer skills (JDE, Microsoft Suite – Word and PowerPoint, etc.)
    • Must have a sense of urgency and be able to work under pressure, be comfortable in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
    • Flexible with the ability to work well with all departments and levels of staff both internally & externally.
    • Professional demeanor during all interactions with vendors, customers and fellow employees via phone or in-person.
    • Have a drive to advance within the organization.
    • Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
    • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and a high level of analytical capabilities within Excel
    • Self-starter, professional, goal oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
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    The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

    Perks & Benefits:
    • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
    • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
    • Weekly pay
    • Life Insurance
    • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
    • Employee discounts for travel and events
    • 401k
    The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Buyer
  • Robert Half
  • Manasquan, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Our client is looking for a buyer in the Ocean County area. They will play a crucial role in the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment, materials, and su...
  • 10 Days Ago
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Buyer
  • SC-Purchasing
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • SC-PurchasingNew Bedford, MASupport ServicesPay Grade: SC016Full-time, Day shift, 8-4:30Req # 78389 Work for One of the World's Best Hospitals! For Five Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast He...
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Purchasing Buyer
  • The Chefs' Warehouse
  • Mattapoisett, MA FULL_TIME
  • About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. W...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Assistant Buyer
  • KAM Appliances
  • Sagamore, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant Buyer is responsible for ordering products, ensuring timely delivery to the warehouse to meet delivery and pick-up dates scheduled by sales associates. Responsibilities include: Review w...
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Assistant Buyer
  • KAM Appliances
  • Sagamore, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant Buyer is responsible for ordering products, ensuring timely delivery to the warehouse to meet delivery and pick-up dates scheduled by sales associates. Responsibilities include: Review w...
  • 4 Days Ago
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Store Associate
  • Disney
  • New Bedford, MA
  • Create more magic and become part of the story with Disney Whether you're looking to create magic in Parks and Resorts, ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Store Manager
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts
  • New Bedford, MA
  • The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in areas of sales, customer service, store appearance and sto...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buyer
  • Creative Cove Inc.
  • Warwick, RI
  • Our Rhode Island based client is looking for a Buyer with 3+ years' experience; this role is onsite Monday-Friday and 40...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buyer
  • Creative Cove Inc.
  • Warwick, RI
  • Our Rhode Island based client is looking for a Buyer with 3+ years' experience; this role is onsite Monday-Friday and 40...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Buyer
  • Seasalt Cornwall
  • Falmouth, MA
  • **Job profile** The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships req...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Merchandiser
  • Seasalt Cornwall
  • Falmouth, MA
  • **Job profile** The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships req...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • New Bedford, MA
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • New Bedford, MA
  • AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood producing industries ...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$103,618 to $140,638
New Bedford, Massachusetts area prices
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