Top 395 Buyer Jobs in Plainfield Nj

Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager
Food Industry —Carlstadt, NJ
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer – Amazon Wholesale (New Brand Acquisition)
Confidential —Linden, NJ
- $105,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Procurement Specialist
Europastry USA —Morristown, NJ
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Office
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Aspire Pharmaceuticals —Somerset, NJ
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Buyer
recruitAbility —Fairfield, NJ
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Buyer - Hospital Support Services
University Hospital, Newark NJ —Newark, NJ
- $29.80 - $42.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Buyer – Food Distribution
Ferraro Foods of New Jersey LLC —Piscataway, NJ
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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US Foods, Inc. —Perth Amboy, NJ
- $65,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Planner/Buyer
SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC —Somerville, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Procurement Coordinator
Europastry USA —New Brunswick, NJ
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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Production Planner & Procurement Specialist
Lubrizol —Clifton, NJ
- $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Procurement Buyer
Driscoll Foods —Wayne, NJ
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Planner/Buyer
Specified Technologies —Branchburg, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Tri-State Area Buyer/Merchant - Remote
Cos Bar Retail, LLC —Newark, NJ
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Writing skills
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Supply Chain Buyer
WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS LLC —Whippany, NJ
- $75,000 - $115,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Buyer II, Zappos Merchandising
Zappos.com —New York, NY
- $80,600 - $141,100 a year
- Merchandising
- Research
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Ross Stores —New York, NY
- $105,000 - $170,000 a year
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Buyer II
Marotta Controls, Inc. —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $85,500 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC —Somerset, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Outdoor Buyer
Portmantos Inc. —Metuchen, NJ
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager

Food Industry
Carlstadt, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
From $85,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Spanish
Food processing plant experience
Inventory management
Spreadsheets
Supply chain
ERP systems
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Food industry
Manufacturing company experience
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Strassburger Meat & Seafood LLC is seeking a highly analytical, results-driven Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager to oversee the purchasing, inventory management, and profitability of our protein products. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality meats and seafood at competitive prices while maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production and customer demand.

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of meat markets, commodity pricing, supplier negotiations, inventory control, and ERP systems. This individual will play a critical role in controlling food costs, minimizing waste, maximizing inventory turns, and ensuring an uninterrupted supply.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

Purchase fresh and frozen beef, pork, poultry, seafood, lamb, veal, and specialty protein products.
Monitor daily meat commodity markets and pricing trends.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and payment terms with suppliers.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Source alternative suppliers to reduce supply chain risk.
Evaluate vendor performance based on:
Price competitiveness
Product quality
Yield performance
On-time delivery
Service levels
Ensure all purchased products meet USDA, FDA, HACCP, and company quality standards.
Coordinate purchases with Sales, Production, and Operations to support customer demand.

Inventory Management

Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer service goals while minimizing carrying costs.
Monitor daily inventory balances across all warehouses.
Analyze inventory turns and days on hand.
Reduce obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory.
Perform daily inventory reconciliations.
Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure accurate lot tracking and product traceability.
Coordinate monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
Maintain inventory accuracy above 98%.

Cost & Margin Management

Analyze:
Purchase price variances
Yield performance
Gross margins
Inventory shrink
Product cost trends
Collaborate with Finance to maintain accurate product costing.
Recommend selling price adjustments based on market changes.
Develop purchasing strategies to improve gross profit.
Monitor commodity market risks and recommend hedging opportunities when appropriate.

Production Planning

Work closely with Production to ensure adequate raw material availability.
Coordinate production schedules based on:
Customer demand
Inventory levels
Product shelf life
Supplier lead times
Minimize production downtime caused by material shortages.

Supplier Management

Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews.
Maintain approved supplier list.
Identify new suppliers to improve cost competitiveness.
Resolve quality or delivery issues promptly.
Participate in supplier audits when required.

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports including:

Inventory valuation
Inventory turns
Days of inventory on hand
Purchase price variance (PPV)
Supplier scorecards
Gross margin analysis
Waste and shrink reports
Slow-moving inventory
Forecast accuracy
Product availability
Stockout analysis

Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

USDA regulations
FDA regulations
HACCP
GMP
SQF/BRC (if applicable)
Company food safety policies

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the meat, seafood, food manufacturing, or food distribution industry.
Strong knowledge of meat fabrication and protein products.
Experience with ERP inventory systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred

Experience in USDA-inspected processing facilities.
Commodity purchasing experience.
Knowledge of futures markets and commodity pricing.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
APICS/CPIM certification.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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