Sr Buyer- Meat Seafood Deli

Safeway; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Employee discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Training and career growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Roanoke, TX is seeking a senior Procurement professional to lead the buying desk and partner with distribution, stores and vendors to optimize inventory and costs. You will drive policies, target setting, and profitability while mentoring buyers in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires 5+ years in buying, a supply chain mindset, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years buying experience in retail preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Strong procurement, logistics and inventory management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities; proactive thinker.
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate with outside vendors and partners.
• Proficient PC skills; spreadsheets, macros and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure adherence to procurement policies for the buying desk.
• Achieve inventory and turnover goals on assigned desk.
• Assist Replen Manager with targets for sales and margins.
• Help establish projected sales and profit quotas.
• Collaborate with distribution center and other departments for effective execution.
• Review costs and marketing plans to optimize price and value.
• Conduct post-promotional analysis and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and transportation to ensure product flow.

Skills

Buying experience

Supply chain knowledge

Procurement skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

PC systems

Negotiation

Focus under interruptions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Macros

Supply chain systems

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all procurement buying staff.
• Work to obtain inventory and turn goals on assigned buying desk.
• Assist Replen Manager in setting performance targets for buying team in relation to anticipated and actual sales and see that these are maintained.
• Assist in establishing projected sales and profit quotas.
• Participate in the formulation of broad policies and long-range goals, objectives, plans, programs, and projects of the Distribution Center.
• Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need to meet marketing plan.
• Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.
• Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.
• Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need to meet marketing plan.
• Reviews and resolves pre-books/allocations/scan based issues received from stores or division personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes buying decisions as appropriate.
• Visits stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
• Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for assigned items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced and billed to stores.
• Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.
• Resolves store distribution issues by acting as a liaison with the warehousing and transportation department and store associates.
• Maintains all necessary department files and records.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
• Develop and mentor members of buying team.
• Remote access to buying system from home or off-site location when necessary.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Minimum 5 years buying experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent Supply Chain experience.
• Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company as well as mentor assigned buyers.
• Proficiency in PC systems required, including ability to utilize spreadsheets, macros and supply chain systems.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company’s interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: <10%

Physical Environment

• Bending, stooping and twisting required periodically.
• Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday.
• Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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