Buyer

Associated Grocers of New England•Pembroke, NH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

As a retailer-owned wholesale cooperative, Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) is dedicated to the success of its members and committed to serving the needs of independent grocers. We achieve our mission through: integrity, a supportive employee environment, concern for the communities we serve, efficient and innovative operations, and a commitment to excellence. AGNE is recognized in New Hampshire as the employer of choice. We attract great people, with great passion working for a great purpose.

Requirements

Associates degree plus 2– 4 years purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and similar experience.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, ability to adapt to new technology essential.
Strong organization, attention to detail, prioritization and problem solving abilities.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and professional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior wholesale and/or retail grocery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase and monitor inventories via the buying system to ensure optimum levels within assigned products and categories.
On a daily basis, analyze purchasing and sales data, inventories, and vendor/supplier issues to place orders that meet customer Service Level requirements, minimize Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) and warehouse shrink.
Maintain and monitor demand planning considerations and parameters by inputting and making adjustments to the system including but not limited to: price changes, inventory turns, vendor min/max , lead times, projected demand and back orders, purchase orders, etc.
Proactively predict customer needs and requirements, and modify the ordering system’s historically-based recommended order quantities to anticipate demand changes.
Researches sources of supply, and advises Category Merchandisers on cost effective, COGS minimizing alternatives.
During peak periods, determines and clearly communicates priorities to the warehouse and transportation.
Expedites shipping and deliveries as needed.
Lead communication and liaison resource between vendors, brokers, other departments and customers for order status, purchasing procedures, and problem resolution.
Ensures compliance with AGNE’s purchasing procedures, procurement code, and user requirements.
Maintains records (information, files, reports, price lists) in accordance with established policies, procedures and audit guidelines for assigned products.