Senior Buyer Food & Gifts in Valley Stream, New York at International Shoppes LLC
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Job Description
International Shoppes has been delivering exceptional service and premium retail experiences to travelers since 1951. We proudly operate across some of the nation's busiest airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Bradley International Airport (BDL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), and Kahului Airport (OGG). We are committed to providing an outstanding shopping experience while representing many of the world's most recognized luxury, beauty, and lifestyle brands.
Lead the Future of Retail in the World's Most Dynamic Travel Destinations.
Position Summary
The Senior Buyer – Food & Gifts is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing a profitable assortment of food and gift merchandise. This role develops category strategies, negotiates with vendors, analyzes sales and inventory performance, and ensures products align with customer demand and business objectives.
Perks & Benefits:
- Full - Time 40 hours/week
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K
- Merchandise Discounts
- Vacation / Personal / Sick time
- Traveling opportunities
- Great work environment
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute buying strategies for food and gift categories.
- Source new products and manage vendor relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.
- Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to optimize product assortment and profitability.
- Forecast demand and manage inventory to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Partner with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance to support promotions and seasonal initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality, regulatory, and delivery standards are met.
- Manage purchase orders, budgets, and category performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and drive sales.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of buying experience, preferably in food, gift, specialty retail, or consumer products.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and category management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or purchasing systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Success Measures
- Sales and margin growth
- Inventory turnover and forecast accuracy
- Product availability
- Vendor performance
- Cost savings and profitability
To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates will be required to complete a thorough Port Authority Security background check prior to receiving any final offer of employment from International Shoppes.
*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*