Purchasing

Job Focus:
Buy products for resale to customers at the retail and/or foodservice level, including both durable and non-durable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price and quality of products and more to determine value. Select, order and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products.

Description of Work Place:
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinet.

Description of Job Tasks:

• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Assist in marketing and bill-back programs.
• Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
• Recommend mark-up rates, markdown rates, or merchandise selling prices.
• Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
• Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.
• Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
• Participate in sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Requires prolonged sitting
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Must comply with department dress code.

Qualifications for Job:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Passed Pre-employment Physical and Drug Test
• Basic Math, Computer and Analytical skills

Safety Clothing/Equipment:

• Optional Back brace and other safety equipment available at employee request.
• Must comply with department dress code

Tools Used:
General clerical items; including computer, phone, copier, fax machine, windows based programs like Microsoft Office and Swarmbox.