Buyer, NA Beverage

OTG • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer, NA Beverage manages non-alcoholic beverage assortments for OTG and its CIBO Markets. The role uses customer insights, category trends, and sales data to guide product selection, pricing, and promotions that grow sales and margin. It builds vendor and brand relationships, negotiates terms, and partners with cross-functional teams to execute category plans across more than 100 locations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant buying or retail category experience.
• Experience in purchasing, vendor negotiation, financial analysis, and inventory control at a corporate or chain retail level.
• P&L management experience and strong analytical skills.
• Experience executing planograms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and database tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to shifting priorities, and stay focused on guest needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of non-alcoholic beverage products and trends; natural/organic grocery experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, retailing, management, sales, or marketing preferred.
• Food safety knowledge preferred.
• Allegro ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop non-alcoholic beverage category plans that improve guest experience and profitable growth.
• Manage assortment, pricing, and promotions to meet sales and margin targets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on promotions and seasonal and annual category plans.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and assortment performance to guide buying decisions and improve productivity.
• Negotiate annual vendor agreements and maintain strong brand partnerships.
• Collaborate on systems and process improvements.
• Build financial plans aligned with category strategies and profitability goals.
• Source Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and minority-owned suppliers for the beverage category.
• Support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sourcing initiatives for the beverage category.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed