Senior Buyer, Produce and Dairy- Eataly Corporate

Eataly North America•New York, NY

23d•$105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

As an integral part of the Corporate Product Team, the Head of Produce & Dairy manages the success of Eataly North America’s buying categories – produce and dairy - through executing procurement strategy, assisting in selecting the product offerings, overseeing catalog development and maintenance, inventory and forecasting management, building producer and vendor relationships, identifying product opportunities, market trends, and ensuring product assortment is in line with sales and margin goals. This position is based in New York, NY. Reports to the Director of Fresh Products, manages the category manager(s) assigned to produce and dairy and works closely with adjacent fellow senior buyers and other corporate and in-store departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, or related category management roles
Strong focus on produce and dairy purchasing, encompassing the entire product lifecycle including but not limited to sourcing, negotiation, vendor and supply chain development, product catalog maintenance, inventory management and optimization, forecasting, and KPI, margin and COGS parameters
In-depth knowledge of produce and dairy markets, including seasonality and sourcing practices
Strong data and analytical skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strategic mindset with attention to detail
Outstanding leadership, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, motivation, and team-building skills
Occasional travel to all Eataly North America locations

Nice To Haves

Italian product knowledge preferred.
Food & Beverage industry experience and passion for fresh food and sustainable sourcing a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day procurement strategies and tasks across the categories produce and dairy
Sources, negotiates costing, develops supply chain, and executes of product curation for all Eataly North America locations across retail and foodservice for assigned categories
Manages Category Manager(s) to develop and analyze buying catalog, maintain assortment, and routinely monitor quoted pricing, margin analysis and performance by category
Maintains relationships with vendor and producer partners, negotiates contracts and researches new supply chain opportunities
Works closely with the Director of Fresh on new product brands, partnerships, and overall catalog assortment goals
Researches opportunities for cost savings, product innovation, supply chain consolidation, SKU rationalization, and market pricing optimization
Evaluates and audits key suppliers on a regular basis to meet purchasing goals
Strategizes and executes new product launches, annual promotions, and activations tied to producer agreements
Works closely with the Training and Operations team to hold retail teams accountable to merchandising and assortment standards by category
Works closely with R&D and Culinary team to identify high quality offering ingredients, seasonal products and cost-efficient solutions for Restaurant and QSR operations, aiming at cost and labor efficiency
Collaborates and works cross functionally with other corporate teams, including Marketing, Graphics, Accounting, Finance, HR/Training
Collaborates and works cross functionally with Retail Managers, Fresh Market Managers, and Department Managers on projects defined by the Product Team and store leadership
Supports and positively influences Product Team financial goals, product mix, business relationships, and operational innovation needs
Plays a key role in curating selection for new markets and supporting new store openings
Completes special projects on an ad-hoc basis
Performs other duties as required or assigned