Bilingual Buyer (Spanish Required)

Lowes Foods, LLC; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Buying specialist to oversee an entire product line’s inventory and buying efforts. You will collaborate with management, procurement and administration to ensure optimal stock levels and profitability.

The role requires bilingual Spanish/English communication, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment with a focus on food retail and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of retail buying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and PO software.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Manufacturing experience and supply chain knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs to source new product offerings.
• Negotiate prices while protecting profitability.
• Build and maintain vendor and partner relationships.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Process and create purchase orders in the system.
• Plan pricing strategies with suppliers for optimal pricing.
• Publish inventory and ordering reports for management.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations to fulfill orders.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA and Company Food Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with managers to clarify requisitions and refine specs.

Skills

Retail buying

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Word

PO software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stress management

Initiative

Independent judgement

Bilingual Spanish/English

Supply chain knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelors in Business / related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PO software

Job description

Overview

Oversee an entire product line’s inventory levels and conduct buying in respective categories through collaboration with management, procurement and administration.

Must be Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs in order to find possible new product offerings.
• Negotiate prices and consider the company’s profitability before placing orders.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with our vendors and partners.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and ensure product supply is uninterrupted through inventory control and proper ordering procedures.
• Process and create purchase orders in the system.
• Strategize with management to develop promotional product lines or special offerings, depending on availability of various items.
• Partner with vendors in order to have a constant supply of popular inventory items throughout the year at prices that are within the company budget.
• Plan pricing strategies on various product lines to reach an agreement with suppliers that allow for optimal pricing.
• Establish reliable lines of contact with management team as orders are filled and invoices have been issued.
• Anticipate possible supply shortages depending on unpredictable variables and devise strategies to solve any problems with inventory supply.
• Publish inventory and ordering reports so that upper management and other departments can get a clear idea of progress or struggles.
• Work with the Warehouse Supervisor and Operations Manager to ensure deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
• Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures, FSMA regulations and Company Food Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.

Qualifications

• • 3-5 years retail experience, previous buying experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain management or another related field required.
  • Solid communication and negotiating skills.
  • Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms
  • Impeccable attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with a team.
  • Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to take initiative and exercise independent judgement
  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry and strong understanding of supply chain management concepts preferred

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