Senior Regional Procurement Buyer – Food

Responsible for the placement of orders with vendors and the processing of related paperwork for the Eastern Purchasing Region.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and manages the daily workload, output, reliability and effectiveness of all items purchased
• Processes all paperwork associated with purchasing in a timely manner
• Places purchase orders and follows up to ensure timely delivery and receipt of proper product, specification and price
• Conducts interviews with sales representatives to determine vendor qualifications, new ideas and pricing trends
• Recommends specific procedures for buying, shipping  and storing products as assigned
• Serves as an advisor to departments in obtaining proper specifications, delivery and costs
• Maintains vendor pricing bid lists
• Assists in identifying and utilizing certified MBE’s and WBE’s and documents same
• Identifies ways to increase efficiencies or improve product procurement and delivery service
• Maintains updated skills and proficiencies, keeping pace with innovations in Procurement tools and technology
• Acts as a resource and advisor to Buyers
• Completes special assignments as requested
• Not authorized to purchase or contract for goods and services involving an annual expenditure of $10,000 or more

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good judgment and ability to direct and manage people
• Attention to detail

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred. 
• Minimum three years’ experience in Purchasing preferred.
• Diverse, fast-paced, deadline driven, multi-project coordination, prioritizing and flexing to accommodate last minute requests and changes.
• Experience as a general buyer and food buyer experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 USD, which is dependent on a several factors including relevant experience, geography, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; among other employee benefits. This role includes paid Personal Time Off and paid company holidays.