Senior Beverage Buyer
Company: Carrie Rikon & Associates
Location: College Point
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Beverage Buyer Salary
110-115K plus bonus and benefits. Working onsite at our corporate
office in College Point, NY. Food and beverage company is
responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of
products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of
Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company.
Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active
categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures
products in accordance with all policies and procedures established
by the company. Key Responsibilities include: Order products to
meet forecasted demand. Obtain the best possible product costs,
quality, and service at all times. Ensure that established policies
and procedures are understood and adhered to. Strive to obtain
inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and
minimizing distress. * Interface with various departments and
division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and
maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations,
distribution center, and division office personnel. Review
acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost
consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source,
and urgency of need. Assess current inventory, market conditions,
availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities
and make recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct
post-promotional reviews and analyses to determine if promotional
requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
Review and resolve inventory issues at the store level as a result
of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and
weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory
turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Visit stores,
as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess
overall implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable
variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct
prices have been invoiced. Resolve store billing questions by
researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store
Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing
resolution. Maintain all necessary department files and records.
Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product
flow through the facility, in a timely manner. Remote access
(buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.
Requirements Minimum of 3 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor
Management experience. Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or
a strong understanding of store operations and merchandising
methodologies and practices. Understanding of beverage procurement,
logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and
financial management practices Excellent organizational and
analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based
decisions. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Written and
verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to
develop and maintain effective business relationships both
internally and externally. Strong computer aptitude in MS Office
including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with
frequent interruptions. Benefits Salary 110-115K plus bonus and
benefits.
Keywords: Carrie Rikon & Associates, Lower Merion , Senior Beverage Buyer, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , College Point, Pennsylvania
