Buyer

FreshPoint, Inc.; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in California is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage timely, cost-effective procurement of quality products. You will review item movement, issue purchase orders, and verify confirmations to support sales growth and margins.

Daily inventory checks, prompt credits and returns, and collaboration with pricing, vendors, and corporate ensure accurate PO pricing and optimal stock levels. Strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook and basic PC navigation.
• 10-key and typing at least 30 wpm.
• Determines stock levels to manage high-dollar items.
• Rejection handling and substitution planning to limit shrink.
• Clear verbal and written communication; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs and create POs.
• Review PO confirmations and ensure accuracy.
• Inspect inventory daily focusing on critical items.
• Process credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Coordinate with pricing, vendors and corporate on PO pricing.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales to maximize inventory turns and reduce shrink.
• Maintain item data including COO and origin details.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Typing 30wpm

Inventory planning

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

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.

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.