Associate Buyer, Perishables

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional with 1–2 years' experience to procure products, negotiate with vendors, and optimize inventory. The role emphasizes maintaining service levels, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet gross profit goals.

You will work with cross-functional teams to manage product flow, respond to issues, and support seasonal demand while using MS Office tools for reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sound statistical acumen and strong analytical ability.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work 1st Shift (United States).

Responsibilities

• Procure product from branded and non-branded vendors.
• Monitor and maintain targeted customer service level rates, address issues.
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow and inventory.
• Achieve budgeted inventory levels using system tools and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to reach goals.
• Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with merchandising on new items and gross profit goals.
• Assist with seasonal volume and coverage during absences or training.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Statistical Analysis

Analytical Ability

Vendor Negotiation

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

High School Diploma - General Studies or Bachelor's - General Studies

Tools

Excel

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

• Procure product from branded and non-branded vendors
• Achieve and maintain targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels, and coordinate action against close coded, expired, and other unproductive inventory
• Accomplish budgeted inventory levels utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends
• Work with team-members to achieve established goals
• Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues
• Partner with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals
• Assist with seasonal volume, storm recovery, service level recovery, absences, vacation coverage, and/or additional training

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree - General Studies or High School Diploma - General Studies
• Sound statistical acumen
• Strong interpretation and analytical ability
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work 1st Shift (United States of America)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and negotiation skills to effectively manage inventory and vendor relationships while achieving customer service goals. Proficient in utilizing statistical analysis and Microsoft Office tools to support purchasing and supply chain operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchasing Experience
• Supply Chain Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Vendor Negotiation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Statistical Acumen
• Analytical Ability
• Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Gross Profit Goals
• Product Flow
• Trend Analysis