Buyer
Company: Sysco
Location: Aurora
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for procurement
functions associated with the company's product inventory needs.
Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality
parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with
company policy and performance standards including timely
scheduling of pick up and receipt of products. Continual
interaction with Sales and Suppliers is
required.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management
for major programs and projects.
- Buy Guide/Ordering - Reviews guide daily and place PO's as
needed with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount,
freight, price and dates consistent with company policy and
performance standards. Working with finance and vendors on payment
requirements.
- Daily Reports - Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper
and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports
and information from internal departments. Ex. Out of Stock and
Over-allocated Reports
- Confirmations - Confirms all PO's for accurate pricing,
quantity, freight, and dates.
- Inventory Management - Uses weekly reports and meetings to
achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and
returns. Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product
deliveries.
- Item/Vendor Maintenance - Updates all item and vendor
information in the system, as required. Pricing, freight, brackets,
ship points, etc.
- Communication daily with the Sales
teamQUALIFICATIONSEducationHSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree
PreferredExperience2 years' purchasing or food distribution
experience required.Foodservice distribution experience preferred
-SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and
excellent organizational and follow up skills requiredAS400
experience preferredDecision Making Authority
- Daily Procurement Decisions - which items and quantities
purchased daily
- Supplier decisions- which vendor product is purchased from
- Inventory Management decisions - product movement and
shelf-life management
- Occasional price negotiations with vendors
- Most important decisions made with review and approval of other
individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals
required):
- Expedite or change source vendors - reviewed and approved by
Supervisor or VP of Merchandising
- Accounting variances - reviewed and approved by Supervisor or
VP of MerchandisingAnticipated Close Date - 11/18/24
Keywords: Sysco, Thornton , Buyer, Professions , Aurora, Colorado
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