Senior Buyer

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The senior buyer is responsible for assigned commodities including pricing and procuring product, while maintaining quality and managing inventory levels. The role requires coordinating with sales and procurement to optimize supply and costs.

Responsibilities include daily needs assessment, ordering loads, handling troubled shipments, and participating in pricing meetings to support ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.
• 2 years of produce-related purchasing of FOB items.

Responsibilities

• Determine daily needs and maintain the desired inventory levels.
• Order loads and build trucks for loading.
• Manage troubled loads, protections, credits, shrink.
• Participate in the weekly pricing meeting.
• Procurement representative for weekly operational meetings.
• Serves as liaison between the sales staff and the procurement department.

Skills

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Company:

US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC

Compensation Range:

$92,400.00 - $138,600.00

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

20723

Travel Percentage:

0

Benefits Information:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary:

The senior buyer is responsible for assigned commodities which include pricing, procuring product, maintaining quality, management of inventory levels.

Responsibilities:

• Determine daily needs and maintain the desired inventory levels.
• Order loads and build trucks for loading.
• Manage troubled loads, protections, credits, shrink.
• Participate in the weekly pricing meeting.
• Procurement representative for weekly operational meetings.
• Serves as liaison between the sales staff and the procurement department.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.
• 2 years of produce-related purchasing of free on board (FOB) items.

Professional Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively over the phone, good negotiating and interpersonal skills and ability to handle stress effectively.
• General understanding of computers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work with all levels within the organization.

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 Affiantive 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.

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