What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Specialist (Foodservice) position at Honor Foods?
Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time | Hybrid
Shape Purchasing Strategy. Drive Profitability. Build Lasting Supplier Partnerships.If you know the food market inside and out-and you thrive on negotiating, forecasting, and making purchasing decisions that directly impact a company's success-we'd love to meet you.
Honor Foods is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Philadelphia. This is a highly visible role responsible for managing a diverse commodity portfolio, strengthening supplier partnerships, identifying market opportunities, and helping ensure our customers receive the products they need at the right time and the right cost.
You'll work closely with Sales, Operations, Transportation, and Finance while playing a key role in driving inventory performance, profitability, and long-term purchasing strategy.
What You'll Be Doing* Manage purchasing activities across a broad portfolio of foodservice products and commodities
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and supplier agreements to maximize value
* Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and vendor partners
* Monitor inventory levels, purchasing trends, and demand forecasts
* Analyze commodity markets and proactively identify opportunities and potential supply risks
* Partner cross-functionally to maintain product availability while supporting customer needs
* Identify cost savings and process improvements without sacrificing quality or service
* Review purchasing metrics, inventory performance, and forecasting data to support business decisions
* Mentor and support members of the purchasing team
What We're Looking For5 years of purchasing, procurement, commodity buying, or strategic sourcing experience
Experience within foodservice distribution, broadline distribution, redistribution, wholesale food, grocery, protein, dairy, produce, frozen foods, or related industries
Strong vendor negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting, category management, and supply chain operations
Ability to analyze commodity markets and make data-driven purchasing decisions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or inventory management systems
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field preferred
Why Join Honor Foods?At Honor Foods, purchasing isn't just about placing orders-it's about making strategic decisions that directly impact our customers, our suppliers, and our continued growth.
You'll join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work has a measurable impact on the business.
Our Core Values
Personal. Service. Excellence.
Make It Happen.
We Not Me.
If you're ready to join a growing foodservice distributor where your purchasing expertise can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of purchasing at Honor Foods.
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