Strategic Poultry Buyer & Supplier Negotiator

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a purchasing professional to coordinate and identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for Foodservice Distribution.

The role supports maintaining in-stock service levels and assisting with special orders. The ideal candidate will have purchasing or related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be prepared to work within a dynamic team environment with focus on cost

Qualifications

• Purchasing or related experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based upon ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace.
• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
• Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.
• Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.
• Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.
• Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Purchasing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a purchasing professional to coordinate and identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for Foodservice Distribution.

The role supports maintaining in-stock service levels and assisting with special orders. The ideal candidate will have purchasing or related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be prepared to work within a dynamic team environment with focus on cost