Project Pricing Buyer-Commercial Foodservice Equipment

Restaurant Supply

6d•$60,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Our mission is to help customers save time and money when purchasing commercial kitchen equipment and supplies by providing a customer-centric shopping experience and by leveraging our industry buying power. We are seeking a Buyer to support our Deal Desk by working directly with manufacturers and their representatives to secure competitive pricing for active sales opportunities. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and consistent follow-through.

Requirements

2+ years of buying, purchasing, or project-pricing experience at a commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealer or distributor
Required hands-on experience negotiating manufacturer discounts, requesting special project pricing, and securing specification credits in a previous role
Demonstrated results obtaining manufacturer support beyond standard dealer pricing, with the ability to discuss specific examples of prior negotiations and outcomes
Working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment categories, major manufacturers, and manufacturer representative networks
Practical understanding of specification-credit eligibility, project-registration requirements, approval processes, and supporting documentation
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence contacting manufacturers and their representatives by phone and email
Ability to present project details, competitive circumstances, and purchasing timelines clearly to support pricing requests
Understanding of dealer costs, gross margins, and how discounts and credits affect profitability
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with experience using purchasing, quoting, ERP, or CRM systems
Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow-up deadlines
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining responsive communication and accountability for results

Responsibilities

Review assigned sales opportunities with the Deal Desk Manager and sales representatives to identify opportunities for additional manufacturer pricing support
Gather equipment specifications, quantities, project details, purchasing timelines, and other information needed to prepare complete pricing requests
Proactively contact manufacturers and their representatives to present opportunities and negotiate project-specific discounts, special pricing, and eligible specification credits
Identify applicable manufacturer programs and complete required project registrations and credit requests within established deadlines
Negotiate pricing within company guidelines and escalate complex negotiations or exceptions to the Deal Desk Manager
Build and maintain productive manufacturer relationships through accurate information, professional communication, and consistent follow-through
Track open requests and follow up promptly to meet customer quotation deadlines
Document approved pricing, credit amounts, eligibility requirements, expiration dates, and supporting correspondence
Communicate manufacturer approvals and conditions to sales and purchasing so they are accurately reflected in quotes and orders
Coordinate with purchasing and accounting to verify that negotiated discounts are applied and approved credits are submitted and received
Maintain accurate opportunity records and report on pricing improvements, credits realized, outstanding requests, and turnaround times
Stay informed about manufacturer pricing programs and recommend improvements to the pricing-request and credit-tracking process