Buyer (Meat)

Associated Wholesale Grocers•Hernando, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the purchase and proper inventory rotation of all fresh meat and meat related items for resale to members. To promote sales of these items to the members and purchase them at the lowest possible price. This position’s basic purpose is to use all available resources to assist the Meat Department in continuous growth and financial success.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Degree or experience equivalent; with one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Placing orders over phone and/or directly to the vendor representative.
Communicate with members over the phone taking orders, giving current prices and negotiating truckload buys.
Scheduling receiving of meat with the warehouse and traffic departments to insure proper quantities and freshness.
Negotiate for the lowest possible prices and keep abreast of current market conditions and trends.
Respond to and resolve any problems with member stores on meat packers.
Review daily meat receiving, accounts payable vouchers, and supplier invoices through prompt for accuracy.
Maintain current maintenance on the computer on all assigned items and pieces.
Tour the coolers to check quality and rotation of assigned product.
Review all special sales, A-Maps, E.B.A.’s and pre-booked items.
Operate the computer to create purchase orders and enter proper maintenance on all assigned items.
Use basic math skills to calculate quantities needed and to figure gains and losses on price changes.
Make buying decisions daily.
Use good communication skills in dealing with members and suppliers.
Operate machines such as calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.
Read and retain all pertinent information of products and markets.