Strategic Buyer: Inventory & Cost Control

Sysco Corp.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; 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

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.