Buyer - Food Service

The Boelter Companies, Inc.•Pewaukee, WI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

For 95 years, Boelter has been helping our customers create unforgettable experiences. Our focus is to provide unparalleled service and high-quality products. Boelter takes your best and makes it even better. Boelter participates in every aspect of the restaurant supply, hospitality, and beverage industries. From designing commercial kitchens to delivering barware supplies, from installing food service equipment to staging the perfect tabletop - with our full spectrum of services and products - we bring inspiration to the table. Buyer – Food Service Location: Pewaukee Corporate Office (Hybrid) Belong to the Boelter community that brings people together... We value the individual where your unique perspective builds a stronger community and fuels our passion for authentic relationships. Job Summary The Buyer is responsible for purchasing products from requisition to receipt, ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective, and accurate supply for the Food Service business. This role focuses on purchase order placement, vendor communication, issue resolution, and ensuring the right inventory arrives when needed based on system requirements (MRP). The Buyer partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, and Operations to ensure purchase orders are placed, confirmed, and delivered in alignment with customer expectations while maintaining clean and accurate SAP data. This is an execution‑focused role designed for a detail‑oriented, organized individual who can manage multiple priorities and ensure smooth supply chain flow.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain operations (distribution, beverage, foodservice, or consumer goods preferred).
Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to supplier follow‑up.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and SAP experience strongly preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase Order Execution (Core Buyer Work)
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders based on system‑generated demand.
Review and process PO acknowledgments, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and dates.
Manage order changes, expedite requests, and follow‑ups to ensure timely delivery.
Reconcile invoice discrepancies, receiving inconsistencies, and delivery issues.
Update SAP with accurate lead times, vendor confirmations, and notes.
Supplier Communication & Issue Resolution
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure communication flow, timely updates, and issue resolution.
Address and resolve: Overdues, Lead‑time changes, Short shipments, Damages, Backorders, Non‑conforming material
Coordinate return material authorizations (RMAs) when necessary.
Inventory Stewardship
Monitor stock levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing surplus inventory.
Manage inventory accuracy and availability for assigned SKUs.
Identify risk items proactively and escalate as needed.
Cross‑Functional Support
Communicate supply delays, constraints, or PO issues with Sales and Customer Service.
Work with Product Management on product transitions, new items, and discontinued SKUs.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in process improvements related to purchasing, PO workflows, and data accuracy.
Contribute to standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending
Health Savings Accounts
Long-Term Disability
Basic Life/AD&D
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Short-Term Disability coverage is provided via salary continuation at a rate of 60% of your base salary. You are eligible for this coverage after one year of employment.
401(k) contributions can start as soon as the first payroll of employment and include a company match.
Paid Time Off
associate discounts at our stores.
We are proud to offer On Demand pay to their associates. Work today and get paid tomorrow!