Buyer 1

Sysco Corp.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint Raleigh, a division of FreshPoint North Carolina, Inc., is seeking a skilled Purchasing professional to purchase quality products on time and at competitive prices. You will review item movement, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with pricing, vendors, and logistics to optimize profitability and inventory turns.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing within retail/wholesale/distribution, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and fast, accurate keyboarding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.
• Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic PC navigation.
• 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple short and long term tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase orders).
• Review PO confirmations.
• Physically review inventory daily with focus on critical/sensitive items.
• Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Coordinate with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure POs are priced correctly.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales to maximize timely utilization of inventories and reduce shrink.
• Maintain item maintenance data including COO and local details.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Typing (30 wpm)

PO management

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

## Buyer 1Apply: Freshpoint Raleigh: Full time: Posted Today: R269518**Company:**US1167 FreshPoint Raleigh, Division of FreshPoint North Carolina, Inc.**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**27560**Travel Percentage:**0**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors**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.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**OVERVIEW:**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.**AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.