Produce Procurement Buyer

JOB TITLE:  Procurement Buyer - Produce

DEPARTMENT: Procurement

PURPOSE

Responsible for the profitable procurement of product lines assigned.  Buy in accordance with policies and guidelines set forth by the Company and the Distribution Center.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Accountable and Reports to: Procurement Manager - Produce

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

·        Maintain acceptable service levels and ensure in-stock on all ad product

·        Review and react to any issues on the daily out of stock report

·        Constantly review forecasts (regular, promotional, and seasonal) and react to any trends

·        Review and update buy multiples and purchase order constraints to correlate with forecasts

·        Review and update lead times based on product demand, vendor behavior, and seasonal events

·        Understand deal structures and incorporate into buying strategy to achieve best cost of goods; use forward buy opportunities to obtain best possible costs

·        Check inbound purchase orders for timely delivery and proactively work with the vendor\\broker on any foreseen issues

·        Obtain inventory turn goals.  Set and maintain inventory levels in relation to anticipated and actual sales

·        Schedule purchases of perishable product and maintain code date requirements

·        Assist in the maintenance functions pertaining to proper freight charges, pricing brackets, allowances and deal information

·        Maintain an ongoing communication dialog with the Sales Manager(s), for consideration in making future buying and/or programming decisions

·        Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store directors, distribution center and division office personnel

·        Assist in promotional distributions

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are considered occasional in nature)

•  Work on special projects as assigned by management
• At time the incumbent may visit the Distribution Center operations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: (Physical demands outlined on attached PAR sheet)

• Bachelor’s Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required
• Retail operations management experience
• Marketing experience helpful
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs
• Knowledge of distribution systems helpful
• Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature controlled environment.  Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

·        Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the workday

CONTACTS:

·        Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers