Buyer

Quality Sales Food Service•Fairbanks, AK

14h

About The Position

The Role The primary purpose of this position is to secure the right product, at the right price, from the right source, at the right time to achieve the sales and financial goals of assigned categories and enable the Company to achieve budget. You will be responsible for the procurement of product in the Fairbanks division. This includes product order accuracy, stock levels, and management of product lines. Coordinating procurement & inventory activities with other staff members under the direction of the General and Assistant General Manager to ensure a well-coordinated product line program offered to customers. Must be highly flexible to service needs and have an ability to work in a fast pace, closely configured work environment.

Requirements

Five (5) years broadline grocery buying experience or experience working in broadline grocery distribution
Strong negotiating skills
Strong Math & Writing skills required to quickly multiply & add cases/pallets & calculate product cost, market, & margin
Multiple task management
Be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives
Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel, Word, & Outlook
Strong commodities knowledge, including dry goods, meat, and other broadline product lines
Physical requirements: Walking through the warehouse to check product inventory & quality
Ability to observe and follow proper safety procedures, and a willingness to report potentially unsafe conditions

Responsibilities

All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality.
Continually identify and determine optimum sources of supply
Manage service levels and inventory of assigned categories
Make purchasing decisions under the direction of the General Management
Be responsible for procuring designated quality and quantity
Maintain Minimize shrinkage/spoilage of the broadline grocery items
Manage marketing/promotional funds, rebates, slotting fees and payment terms.
Ensure that product recalls are completed
Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival
Communicate effectively to all department supervisors
Seek opportunity/spot buys
Maintain on hands of regularly stocked broadline grocery items
Monitor and report items/categories/business trends of the broadline grocery items
Maintain awareness of market trends, technology and food safety
Maintain awareness of Company’s marketing strategies and competitive activity
Some travel required: vendor and marketing conventions