BUYER
Company: F & S Produce Company Inc
Location: Vineland
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
From our headquarters in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods
distributes fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and meal solutions to
nearly 100 million customers daily. Strategically and centrally
located, our main hub has easy access to every major interstate on
the Eastern Seaboard. With 650,000 square feet of devoted
facilities, we process over 100 million pounds of produce annually
for our retail, food service, and industrial customers alike.We
have spent 40 years perfecting our production and safety processes,
and our support and partnership have generated new possibilities
for an array of customers from restaurants to convenience store
chains to supermarket prepared food operations, and every
high-volume fresh foods marketspace in between.Reporting to the
Category Manager - Produce, the Buyer is responsible for the
negotiation and purchase of fresh produce. Responsibilities will
include but are not limited to: execute supply planning and
purchase orders, analyze and communicate commodity market
conditions, negotiate pricing, manage inventory levels, diagnose
and troubleshoot issues, and negotiate transportation prices. This
individual will also recommend alternate vendor sources as needed
and make recommendations regarding cost reduction, forecasting of
material prices, optimizing profit margins, and maintaining
inventory accuracy.Principle Duties & ResponsibilitiesExecutes the
company's purchasing plan in accordance with the department's
overall strategy and planSecure and analyze quotes; negotiate
prices and terms with suppliers; recommend suppliers with respect
to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned
responsibilitiesPrepare and send purchase orders by verifying
specifications and pricing; obtains recommendations from suppliers
for substitute items as neededManages inventory levels and places
replenishment orders according to production/demand planning
needsVerifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items
ordered; resolves discrepancies with receiving department and
suppliers as neededProvides cost analysis information as needed by
collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trendsWorks cross
functionally with Quality, Production, Inventory and Receiving
departments to identify opportunities for improvement and resolve
issues in a timely mannerCommunicate with vendors to find out
status of an order - booking, loading, tracking, receivingUpdates
job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunitiesCommitment and involvement with the company Health and
Safety ProgramManage and troubleshoot supply and/or trucking
issues, as required outside of normal office hours
Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree
in economics, logistics, supply chain management, business
administration or agriculture is a plus5+ years in the fresh
produce industry2+ years in fresh produce procurementGood working
knowledge of fresh produce including seasonality and
geographyWorking knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel
knowledgeEffective communication skills, both written and
verbalStrong organizational skills with attention to
detailCollaborative, team playerResults focused individual with
strong initiativeAble to work in a fast-paced environment with
minimal supervision balancing multiple tasks/projects F&S
CULTURE: As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products
to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and
treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do
starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and
that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions
every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN! Find the
most positive path.Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.Earn
trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.Serve up
safety.Have each other's backs.F&S OFFERS: We are proud to
provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total
well-being.Competitive compensation packageA robust health and
welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental,
VisionThe opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K)
including company match!Time to recharge with Paid Time Off
annually + Paid HolidaysCareer Advancement opportunities and
Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your
career growth.At F & S Fresh Foods, we strive to build a diverse
workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and
leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer of
minorities/females/disabled/veterans. PI183208773
Keywords: F & S Produce Company Inc, Vineland , BUYER, Professions , Vineland, New Jersey
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