Buyer

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing activities and optimize inventory for department needs. You will review movement, issue POs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure pricing accuracy and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes inventory control, data accuracy, and collaboration with sales and pricing teams to maximize profitability and minimize shrink. A strong foundation in Excel and vendor management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook for daily purchasing tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry at high volume.
• Ability to review contracts and ensure compliance with corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs and issue POs.
• Conduct daily inventory checks focusing on high-value or sensitive items.
• Process credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Coordinate with pricing, vendors and corporate to ensure PO pricing accuracy.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales to maximize inventory turns and reduce shrink.
• Maintain item data accuracy (COO, local origin, etc.).

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Typing 30 wpm

Vendor management

Inventory management

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations.
• Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items
• Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink
• Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO’s (purchase order) priced correctly
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink
• Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.

Experience

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

Professional Skills

• Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation.
• 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.
• Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.
• Effective and timely verbal and written communications.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.