Senior Buyer, Proteins (Meat & Seafood) - Eataly Corporate at RPS North America

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food and Beverage, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Strong data and analytical skills
Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience
4+ years in a mix of supply chain and procurement roles, with focus on meat and/or seafood categories and alternative proteins
2+ years of purchasing experience encompassing the entire product lifecycle, including but not limited to sourcing, order placement and receiving practices, product catalog maintenance, inventory management and optimization, forecasting, and KPI, margin, and COGS parameters
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Proven ability to build and maintain vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms
Outstanding leadership, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day procurement strategies and tasks across the categories of meat and seafood
Assists in the development and execution of product curation for all Eataly North America locations and digital channels
Manages Category Manager (or Buyer) to develop and analyze buying catalog and maintain assortment, and routinely monitor quoted pricing and margin analysis by category
Maintains relationships with vendor and producer partners, negotiates contracts, and researches new supply chain opportunities, including local and national distribution
Works closely with the Director of Fresh on new product curation, partnerships, and overall catalog assortment
Researches opportunities for cost savings, supply chain consolidation, SKU rationalization, and market pricing optimization
Evaluates and audits key suppliers on a regular basis to meet purchasing goals
Assists with new product launches, annual promotions, and activations tied to producer agreements
Works closely with the Director of Fresh and Training and Operations team to hold retail teams accountable to merchandising and assortment standards by category
Works closely with R&D and Culinary team to identify high quality offering ingredients, seasonal products and cost-efficient solutions for Restaurant and QSR operations, aiming at cost and labor efficiency
Collaborates and works cross-functionally with other corporate teams, including Marketing, Graphics, Accounting, Finance, HR/Training
Collaborates and works cross-functionally with Retail Managers, Fresh Market Managers, and Department Managers on projects defined by the Product Team and store leadership
Supports and positively influences Product Team financial goals, product mix, business relationships, and operational innovation needs
Plays a key role in curating selection for new markets and supporting new store openings
Completes special projects on an ad-hoc basis
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Product Curation

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Margin Analysis

Market Trend Analysis

Category Management

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees