Sr. Buyer Produce

US Foods

Phoenix, AZ, US
Base: $60,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: annual ince...
Hybrid
Produce category expertise
Manage inventory levels
Vendor specific knowledge
The Sr Produce Buyer will manage inventory levels for assigned items, suppliers, and/or categories while maintaining service level and spoilage targets

Job Summary

  • The Sr Produce Buyer will manage inventory levels for assigned items, suppliers, and/or categories while maintaining service level and spoilage targets.
  • Responsibilities include delivering forecast accuracy, collaborating with logistics and category management, and analyzing purchasing factors to create efficient purchase orders.
  • This role offers a hybrid work environment with potential annual incentive plan bonus and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The Sr Produce Buyer will manage inventory levels for assigned items, suppliers, and/or categories while maintaining service level and spoilage targets.

Salary

Base: $60,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: annual incentive plan bonus; Benefits: health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Produce category expertise
  • Manage inventory levels
  • Vendor specific knowledge
  • Deliver forecast accuracy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners
  • Analyze economic order quantities
  • PO Cost Accuracy

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Capture seasonal trends
  • Drive profitability
  • Maximize net income

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years purchasing experience
  • Produce experience preferred
  • Prior foodservice purchasing/logistics experience strongly desired
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • PRISM and E3/AWR experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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