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Frozen Grocery Buyer

Company: The Judge Group | Location: Sumter, South Carolina | Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Job Summary

If you're a buyer who thrives in fast-moving frozen categories - fries, vegetables, fruit, baked goods, ice cream - this role puts you at the center of a high-volume distribution network that feeds restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and more. You'll shape purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure customers get the frozen products they rely on every day.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Up to $108K total compensation (salary and bonus) in year one
  • Fortune 500-level benefits:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • Excellent matching 401(k)
    • Robust insurance + wellness programs
    • Employee stock purchase plan
    • Additional employee perks
  • Real career progression across a national network

Key Responsibilities
  • Purchase frozen grocery items from national and regional suppliers
  • Track market conditions, pricing trends, and commodity movement
  • Negotiate pricing, freight, terms, and delivery schedules
  • Maintain strong in-stock levels while minimizing shrink and aging
  • Evaluate suppliers, pack sizes, and product alternatives
  • Build strong vendor relationships and resolve quality or delivery issues
  • Support sales with product and pricing information
  • Partner with operations on receiving, rotation, slotting, and handling
  • Communicate market updates and supply disruptions
  • Use ERP/procurement systems to manage orders, inventory, and pricing
  • Analyze data and prepare reports on cost trends and category performance

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor's preferred)
  • 2+ years purchasing frozen groceries (fries, vegetables, fruit, baked goods, ice cream, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of specs, supplier dynamics, and market behavior
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office + ERP/procurement systems
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why This Role Matters

Frozen grocery is one of the most dynamic, high-volume categories in foodservice - and you'll be the one steering it. Your decisions will shape pricing, supplier strategy, inventory health, and customer satisfaction across a massive distribution network.

If you want a role where your expertise matters and your career trajectory is upward, Sumter is the place to make your mark.

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How to Apply

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