Buyer - FP - US

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Purchasing Associate to buy quality products on time, at competitive prices, and in correct quantities to support growth, margins and corporate sourcing standards.

You will review item movement, issue POs, manage inventory daily, handle credits/returns, coordinate with pricing and sales, and ensure accurate item data including COO. 3–5 years of purchasing experience required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years purchasing experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook; solid PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs and cut POs.
• Physically review inventory daily with focus on critical items.
• Handle credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Coordinate with pricing and corporate to ensure PO pricing is correct.
• 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 local details.

Skills

Excel

Vendor management

PO processing

Inventory analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma

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 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.