Procurement Buyer

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Bring your flavor  

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing  

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing and timely delivery of products for specialized categories within our Meat, Seafood, and Deli Departments. The Buyer provides supply chain/inventory management for a promotionally active meat, seafood, and deli desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buyer procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company. 

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Distribution Center inventory across several specific specialized categories.
• Strive to meet or exceed inventory turn goals and fill rate targets.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with department heads, division office personnel, suppliers, store operations and distribution center personnel to accomplish job functions.  
• Ensure proper understanding of promotional activity and adequate level of logistical support.
• Manage targeted inventory levels and rotation of code dated products.  
• Negotiate logistical elements that improve cost and efficiency (work with vendors and transportation).
• Evaluates suppliers’ offerings against key business criteria and product specifications.  
• Responsible for working with Logistics Coordinator to help manage the timely and efficient flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Use various tools and resources to forecast and communicate weekly product needs for the Division. Conduct post-promotional reviews to determine if requirements were met or if improvements were needed, develop solutions.
• Complete and manage purchase orders using mainframe in-house systems. Always obtain best product quality possible at competitive pricing.
• Plan, forecast, and purchase pre-book needs to support promotions and seasonal needs.
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to check fill rate, out of stocks, inventory levels & turns. Perform system maintenance on items, suppliers, and purchase order as needed.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Manage and approve accounts payable variances for assigned purchase orders, ensure items are invoiced at the correct cost.
• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness as needed of assigned product lines.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Physical Environment

• Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbents may sit for long periods of time at a desk
• Periodic product quality checks/walks in the distribution center, including refrigerated facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Incumbents will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the workday.
• Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers
• Workdays are fast paced; some evening and weekend work is required.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising practices.  
• 2 plus years of Buying Experience preferred, and understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs. Knowledge of procurement systems is preferred. 

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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