Purchasing Manager - Merchants Market Group : Job Details

200 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, USA

Posted Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Merchants Market, LLC is a full-service food distribution company that provides a variety of services to meet the needs of our customers. We have over 50 years of experience in providing full and direct services to restaurants, resorts, healthcare, convenience stores, and other industries and businesses throughout the Caribbean. We ensure customers have exclusive products, quality service, and a seamless order and delivery process. Our mission is to prioritize professionalism and efficiency.

We're located in West Palm Beach Florida, St. Thomas USVI, St. Croix USVI, and Anguilla BVI.

Job Summary:The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all procurement activities, maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing vendor relations, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and supplies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supply chain efficiency and supporting sales growth through strategic purchasing aligned with the Merchants Market organization.

Essential Functions:• Oversees, mentors, and evaluates procurement staff to ensure efficient operations, professional development, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.• Identifies new procurement opportunities, negotiates optimal programs and pricing, and ensures thorough management of the purchasing process from initiation to completion.• Provides training for procurement staff in researching and establishing profitable vendor relationships.• Manages vendor relations and programs to leverage collective volume and maximize financial returns while upholding ethical standards.• Supervises the co-op program and reviews purchases for profitability, accuracy, and timely execution.• Administers the Blue Ridge Procurement process, including oversight of related training and implementation.

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. A minimum of five years' procurement experience, preferably within food distribution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Preferred Skills• Experience with Unipro Food Service.• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in food distribution.• Proved track record in implementing procurement strategies that enhance margin and efficiency.• Experience in direct negotiation with vendors.

Physical Requirements:• Ability to work in an office environment and lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)• Life Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 401(k) – Discretionary Company Match• Paid Time Off (PTO)

EEO Statement:Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to, veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

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Merchants Market is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected class.

200 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, USA