Strategic Foodservice Buyer & Inventory Lead

Greco and Sons, Inc.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional responsible for purchasing product inventory within cost and quality parameters. The role requires timely scheduling of pickups and receipt of products, with ongoing collaboration with Sales and Suppliers to meet performance standards.

The position emphasizes daily PO management, inventory control, and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Experience in foodservice distribution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Buy Guide/Ordering – reviews guide daily and places POs with suppliers, ensuring accuracy of amount, freight, price and dates.
• Daily Reports – reviews system reports to maintain proper inventory levels (e.g., out of stock, over-allocated).
• Confirmations – confirms all POs for pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Inventory Management – uses weekly reports to optimize inventory levels and coordinates with inland logistics for on-time deliveries.
• Item/Vendor Maintenance – updates item and vendor data including pricing and ship points.
• Daily communication with the Sales team.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PO system

Job description

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional responsible for purchasing product inventory within cost and quality parameters. The role requires timely scheduling of pickups and receipt of products, with ongoing collaboration with Sales and Suppliers to meet performance standards.

The position emphasizes daily PO management, inventory control, and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and cost efficiency.