Senior Buyer

JOB SUMMARY
The senior buyer is responsible for assigned commodities which include pricing, procuring product, maintaining quality, management of inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine daily needs and maintain the desired inventory levels.

• Order loads and build trucks for loading.

• Manage troubled loads, protections, credits, shrink.

• Participate in the weekly pricing meeting.

• Procurement representative for weekly operational meetings.

• Serves as liaison between the sales staff and the procurement department.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• High school degree or equivalent.

• College degree preferred.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment

• 2 years of produce-related purchasing of free on board (FOB) items.

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Detail-oriented.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively over the phone, good negotiating and interpersonal skills and ability to handle stress effectively.

• General understanding of computers.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.

• Must be able to work with all levels within the organization.