Senior Buyer, Beef

Prime Source Foods of NH•Londonderry, NH

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Navis Food Partners, a leading foodservice company with annual revenues of $600 million, is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Beef Buyer based in Londonderry, NH, office. This position is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and management of all beef products to meet operational, customer, and financial objectives. This individual ensures an optimal balance of cost, quality, and availability while supporting sales growth, maintaining vendor relationships, and minimizing waste.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement in the beef category.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of beef specifications, yields, and grading (e.g., USDA beef grades, portion control standards) is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and purchasing software.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of beef specifications, yields, and grading (e.g., USDA beef grades, portion control standards) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure consistent, high-quality beef supply.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure adherence to quality and service expectations.
Manage vendor performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular reviews.
Resolve supply chain issues including delivery delays, product substitutions, quality discrepancies, and invoicing errors.
Maintain targeted inventory levels aligned with forecasted demand and shelf-life constraints.
Monitor beef market trends, industry forecasts, and commodity pricing to make proactive purchasing decisions.
Execute strategic buys and optimize freight to reduce cost of goods and improve margins.
Participate in budgeting and forecasting for beef products.
Provide timely product availability and pricing information to the sales team.
Recommend customer-specific pricing structures based on volume, profitability, and market conditions.
Collaborate with the culinary team and marketing to support product education, sales training, and vendor demonstrations.
Assist in the development and maintenance of proprietary or branded product lines.
Respond quickly to emergency product needs, stockouts, and substitution requests.
Ensure accuracy of purchase orders, lead times, and delivery schedules in coordination with warehouse and logistics.
Manage special orders and assist with new product onboarding and item setup.
Support food safety, traceability, and product specification compliance initiatives.