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Senior Produce Buyer

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Job Description - Senior Produce Buyer



 Duties/Essential Function:• Compiles data from sources such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting report and writes, types, or enters information into computer to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, or other records.
• Keeps back-order file in established sequence and releases back orders for issue or shipment as stock becomes available.
• Compiles stock control records and information such as consumption rate, characteristics of items in storage, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.
• Prepares requisitions, orders, or other documents for purchasing or requisitioning new or additional stock items.
• Compares nomenclature, stock numbers, authorized substitutes, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, parts lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of requisitions and shipping orders.
• Reviews files to determine unused items and recommends disposal of excess stock
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
• Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.



Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent Negotiating Skills 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Understand the importance of the handling of allergen containing products.

• Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks at once.

• Friendly, outgoing personality.

• Previous customer service experience.

• Strong communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.

• At least six years of related experience required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• 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.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

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.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.


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