Non-Food Buyer (Dallas/Ft. Worth)
We’re looking for a detail-driven Non-Foods Buyer to oversee sourcing and procurement for packaging, paper goods, uniforms, smallwares, and other operational supplies that support a national franchise-style business model. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex supply challenges, and excels at building strong vendor partnerships.
Duties:
- Lead purchasing efforts for non-food product categories, ensuring consistent supply, competitive pricing, and high-quality standards.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to strengthen overall procurement efficiency.
- Coordinate domestic supply chain needs to support ongoing operations and future market expansion.
- Troubleshoot supply interruptions, proactively communicating risks and resolutions to internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and product data while serving as a resource for internal departments and field teams.
- Partner with vendors to evaluate performance, assess opportunities for improvement, and maintain strong business relationships.
- Support nationwide product or service rollouts by monitoring inventory, communicating updates, and ensuring smooth execution across locations.
- Monitor vendor performance closely to protect profitability and prevent operational gaps.
- Take on special assignments and cross-functional projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and levels.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines with accuracy.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset paired with strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and discretion with sensitive information.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience working with multi-unit operations or food & beverage distribution is a plus.
- Passion for wellness or health-focused industries is a bonus (but not required).
- High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office / 1 day remote
- May occasionally support weekend events when needed.
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to info@mksearch.com for consideration in future opportunities.