Buyer - Perishable Foods

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Buyer - Perishable Foods to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the Director of Merchandising and Category Manager on any additional projects or needs.
• Must have knowledge of perishable items, specific information such as inflation/deflation cycles, inventory experience and knowledge of pricing.
• Maintain timely and thorough communication with the warehouse on incoming purchase orders and work with sales associates on product needs.
• Works with Inbound to oversee inspection of incoming product received by handling and viewing product in order to maintain quality assurance program.
• Learn and become proficient at the computer program Discovery.
• Examine, select, order and purchase products at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other established factors.
• Responsible for the management of inventory purchased by daily review of item usage, sales inventory adjustments, and the creation of purchase orders to replenish inventory.
• Analyze and monitor sales records and trends to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
• Forward cost to Finance.
• Communicate vendor performance issues to category managers in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Windows applications (Excel, Access) and knowledge of SAP.
• 2+ years’ experience in perishable foods buying (produce, meats, or seafood).
• Excellent strategic thinking and negotiating skills.