Buyer, Warehouse/Food Distribution Exp! - Hybrid

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the companys business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Manage assigned product line inventory levels to the designated goal level.
• Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete product line inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new product line products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate perishable product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation

$55,000 - $75,000 based on experience

Required Qualifications

2 years Purchasing is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization

Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

2+ years Foodservice Industry Purchasing experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization

Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)