Senior Buyer: Inventory, Pricing & Logistics

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Buyer to manage assigned commodities, including pricing, procurement, and inventory control. The role focuses on maintaining quality and optimal stock levels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing experience, plus 2 years in produce-related FOB purchasing, with strong MS Office and communication skills to coordinate with sales and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively by phone and in writing.
• Good negotiating and interpersonal skills; able to manage stress.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Determine daily needs and maintain 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.
• Serve as liaison between sales staff and procurement department.

Skills

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Phone communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Buyer to manage assigned commodities, including pricing, procurement, and inventory control. The role focuses on maintaining quality and optimal stock levels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing experience, plus 2 years in produce-related FOB purchasing, with strong MS Office and communication skills to coordinate with sales and procurement teams.