BUYER I

Y. Hata & Co., Limited•Honolulu, HI

6d•$52,000 - $77,700•Onsite

About The Position

For over 111 years, Y. Hata has proudly supported Hawaiʻi’s foodservice industry as a trusted, locally owned, family-run business. Our legacy is built not only on excellence, but on lasting relationships, tradition, and a deep commitment to our community. At Y. Hata, we’re dedicated to providing a purpose-driven workplace where every team member is embraced as part of our ʻOhana, and where dedication and heart are met with opportunity, support, and growth. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on cultivating a positive, engaging culture rooted in our Core Values — one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with purpose, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in our legacy of heart and excellence.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or One to two years of buying experience, food service industry preferred.
Must possess a high level of verbal and written communication skills, with proficient vendor negotiation skills.
Must be able to communicate with internal and external associates in an effective, professional, persuasive manner to maintain good business relationships.
Must be able to perform basic to moderately difficult mathematical functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages, and percentages.
Able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in various position-specific systems including, for example, Dynamics, Salesforce, Trackmax, Clarity, FCS, Dokmee, etc.
Must be well organized, with the ability to multi-task, time-manage, and be very flexible with changing priorities.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

food service industry preferred

Responsibilities

Understands the supply chain as it relates to our industry and how purchasing fits into and impacts the end-to-end food service distribution process.
Manages inventory in assigned categories/products with accuracy and efficiency. Is proficient in all tasks related to inventory management including, but not limited to, setting up a new item, forecasting, ordering the correct items in appropriate quantities, providing solutions for shortages, managing expiration dates, and managing the purchase order process.
Ensures integrity of perpetual inventory system through timely information update and accurate data entry/maintenance.
Possesses strong analytical and decision-making skills to proactively manage our inventory levels, considering various considerations such as customer need, cost, seasonality, purchasing patterns, logistical challenges, etc.
Develops positive and productive relationships with vendors and brokers. Troubleshoots vendor issues and handles basic negotiations, understanding the individual relationship of each vendor and taking appropriate action and risk as needed. Identifies opportunities within our vendor relationships.
Assigns appropriate urgency to day-to-day tasks and issues and takes necessary action to resolve problems. Understands how to prevent problems by taking a proactive approach.
Utilizes information from reporting appropriately and takes action as needed based on the needs and urgency of the business. Handles business in a timely and accurate manner.
Aligns with Sales, Business Development, Logistics, and Operations to make strategic decisions and recommendations to improve efficiency, increase profitability, decrease cost, etc. Minimizes financial risk through item monitoring and collaboration with Inventory Control and Quality Assurance.
Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements, Core Values, and Road to Haleiwa strategy as their guiding principles.