Buyer

Join Our Team at Honor Foods as a Purchaser!

Purpose of the Position:

Survey and select suppliers, negotiate buying methods and terms, purchase items, and maintain supply continuity to meet inventory goals. Purchase products at the lowest cost considering quality, reliability, and urgency. Develop and maintain records for efficient operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily ordering of product lines from vendors.
• Negotiate annual marketing programs to remain competitive and maximize profitability.
• Balance purchases with sales needs, inventory plans, and customer fill-rate expectations.
• Negotiate deals/promotions to maintain a competitive edge.
• Manage new product introductions and discontinuations.
• Replenish stock in a timely manner.
• Verify quantity and quality of stock received.
• Request refunds from vendors for losses.
• Maintain a 99.5% or higher service level to customers.
• Expedite delivery by communicating with buyers, vendors, and transportation companies.
• Verify inventory status and delivery schedules.
• Resolve problems with delivery, supply, invoicing, etc.
• Source and maintain freight rates.
• Verify vendor invoice reconciliations.
• Work with multiple departments and positions.
• Assist sales force with product questions.
• Provide product information, pricing, availability, and vendor information.
• Ensure a quality product by keeping inventory within proper expiration codes.
• Purchase product through buy-in opportunities.
• Take steps to reduce dead inventory.
• Review quality concerns on perishable overstock inventory.
• Maintain Daily Inventory status and usage.
• Create weekly hot sheets for short-dated products.
• Keep excessive inventory to a minimum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Related Experience: Minimum of five years purchasing experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commodity or import purchasing a plus.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing concepts.
• Possess diplomacy, tact, tenacity, and persistence.
• Must be organized with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Extensive product knowledge and sources of supply.
• Proficient with various Desktop software.

**Apply Today!**

Join us at Honor Foods and become a key player in our purchasing team! Send your resume and cover letter to [email address]. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!