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Join a pioneering food distribution company that's revolutionizing bulk ingredient sourcing for independent eateries, leveraging your expertise in category management. Our client is expanding its center-store program and needs a skilled Dried Goods Food Buyer who can secure the right products at the right price while keeping shelves (and kitchens) stocked. If you thrive on fast decisions, high-volume negotiations, and collaborative problem-solving, this growth track role is for you. What You’ll Own • Forecast weekly and seasonal demand for packaged grains, pasta, condiments, and other shelf-stable SKUs, then translate that data into timely purchase orders., • Negotiate cost, lead time, and service terms with regional and national vendors; leverage volume rebates and promotional allowances to improve margin., • Monitor inbound loads daily, partnering with warehouse operations to anticipate constraints and keep inventory turns on target., • Audit landed-cost reports to confirm pricing accuracy; reconcile variances with Accounts Payable and issue credits when needed., • Analyze post-promotion performance, recommending future ad quantities and exit strategies for slow movers., • Troubleshoot store-level allocation issues, resolving order discrepancies and billing questions quickly to maintain service level., • Maintain clean item and vendor files in the buying system; enable secure remote access when working off-site. The Expertise We’re Seeking • 2+ years of food, C-store, or grocery purchasing experience (center-store categories strongly preferred)., • Proven record of balancing cost, quality, and service in a high-SKU environment., • Working knowledge of inventory KPIs such as turns, fill rate, and distressed shrink., • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP or WMS platforms; experience with remote‐work tools a plus., • Clear, persuasive communication style with vendors and cross-functional teams., • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent hands-on experience. Why You’ll Love It Here • Hybrid flexibility – collaborate on site in Queens three days a week and work remotely the rest., • Impact – own a critical spend category that feeds thousands of restaurants across the Northeast., • Upward mobility – successful buyers can advance to Category Manager, Corporate Sourcing, or Supply Chain Analytics., • Comprehensive rewards – competitive salary, performance bonus, 401(k) with match, robust health coverage, and employee-only bulk pricing on food staples. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations. We are seeking a new Senior Level Attorney with 10+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Manhattan or Garden City offices. What You Will Do: Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including: • General Liability, • Personal Injury, • Product Liability, • Professional Liability What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience and the following credentials/skills: • Juris Doctorate Degree, • Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus., • NY Labor Law experience is a plus., • Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred., • The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred. Required Education & Licensure: • Active New York License (Required)., • Active New Jersey Bar Licensure, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred)., • Being able to waive into the New Jersey bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar. Why You'll Love Us: At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories. We offer the following benefits: • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance and AD&D, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) profit sharing, • Medical Flexible Spending Account, • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • Long-Term Disability, • Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Schedules, • Holiday Pay DEI Statement: Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.