Buyer (Meat)

SUMMARY: Responsible for the purchase and proper inventory rotation of all fresh meat and meat related items for resale to members.  To promote sales of these items to the members and purchase them at the lowest possible price.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Placing orders over phone and/or directly to the vendor representative.
• Communicate with members over the phone taking orders, giving current prices and negotiating truckload buys.
• Scheduling receiving of meat with the warehouse and traffic departments to insure proper quantities and freshness.
• Negotiate for the lowest possible prices and keep abreast of current market conditions and trends.
• Respond to and resolve any problems with member stores on meat packers.
• Review daily meat receiving, accounts payable vouchers, and supplier invoices through prompt for accuracy.
• Maintain current maintenance on the computer on all assigned items and pieces.
• Tour the coolers to check quality and rotation of assigned product.
• Review all special sales, A-Maps, E.B.A.’s and pre-booked items.
• Operate the computer to create purchase orders and enter proper maintenance on all assigned items.
• Use basic math skills to calculate quantities needed and to figure gains and losses on price changes.
• Need to be able to make buying decisions daily.
• Use good communication skills in dealing with members and suppliers.
• Operate machines such as calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.
• Must be able to read and retain all pertinent information of products and markets.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Degree or experience equivalent; with one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position’s basic purpose is to use all available resources to assist the Meat Department in continuous growth and financial success.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,400 locations throughout 31 states from 9 wholesale Divisions. The consolidated run-rate sales for AWG are $12.3billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, print and digital marketing services, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmaceutical products, specialty foods, and natural and organic products. 

 Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus

Salary : $12