Sr. Regional Buyer Jobs

The Regional Produce Buyer supports the Category Manager-Local in coordination and management of locally and regionally grown products and programs within each designated market. The Regional Produce Buyer will investigate sourcing options by market and coordinate sustainable local programs around products that meet Sprouts Farmers Market standards for quality and food safety.  This position will provide all necessary direction around product ordering, delivery, and merchandising management at Store locations. 

• Develop and communicate ordering and merchandising direction to Store teams to ensure consistency in program approach and support.
• Working with the Procurement, Accounting, and Food Safety departments, coordinate vendor authorization, and set up for designated grower partnerships.
• Act as primary customer contact person for all Distribution Centers including allocation of products to each Store, inventory control support, vendor delivery schedule supervision, communication and recover of rejected product.
• Collaborate with the Procurement teams for each region to determine approved items, delivery mechanisms, and schedules to support order and delivery processes for the Store locations.
• Research local and regional grower options for all designated markets within area of responsibility to support Local penetration goals
• Work directly with suppliers to facilitate collection of item, cost, and delivery information.
• Assist with all weekly regular and promotional merchandising communication tactics for the regional and store teams.
• Assist the Category Manager with analyzing progress against department’s objectives and initiatives.
• Assist in vendor and new item set up and maintenance processes.
• Work on location within one of the core markets with consistent travel to other designated regions based on business needs.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files for quantity and cost accuracy.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Buying; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance
• Grocery or Retail experience preferred
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize