El Super

El Super - Buyer (Alcohol/Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) ONSITELocation: Commerce, CAEl Super is searching for an experienced Buyer (Alcohol/Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) for our Store Support Center in Commerce, CALocation:Commerce, CA - candidates must be in the local area as this is an onsite position.. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:The Buyer buys goods for either production and/or resale.. A Buyer identifies foreign and domestic suppliers and keeps abreast of changes affecting both the supply of and demand for, needed products and materials.. Developing store level ordering strategies including management of DSD vendors.. Expediting purchase order vendorNegotiating annual contractsEvaluating promotions.

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El Super - Buyer (Alcohol/Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) ONSITELocation: Commerce, CAEl Super is searching for an experienced Buyer (Alcohol/Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) for our Store Support Center in Commerce, CALocation:Commerce, CA - candidates must be in the local area as this is an onsite position.Work Authorization:Candidates after employment will need to submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States.Currently, sponsorships will not be provided for this position. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future will not be considered.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:The Buyer buys goods for either production and/or resale. The Buyer negotiates the best cost for our company, focusing on the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost. A Buyer identifies foreign and domestic suppliers and keeps abreast of changes affecting both the supply of and demand for, needed products and materials.The responsibilities of a Buyer include:Full departmental P&L responsibilities.Establishing strategies to meet sales expectations.Managing the purchasing functions of the department.Developing and implementing purchasing, pricing and merchandising strategies.Selecting vendors, assessing vendor capabilities, evaluating vendor performance, and negotiating cost, delivery and payment terms.Maintaining established inventory turns for each product category purchased.Communicating with store level personnel on all new pricing information as well as status of inventory in order to eliminate any slow moving/out of date/overstocked products.Developing store level ordering strategies including management of DSD vendors.Striving continuously to obtain new or improved lines of inventory/products for the company.Developing, implementing and maintaining category Plan-O-Gram at store level.Expediting purchase order vendorNegotiating annual contractsEvaluating promotions.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Four-year degree preferred.Experience:Have a minimum 5 years of grocery buying experience.Field of Expertise:Purchasing, MerchandisingExperience in International food retailing preferred.Business Management.Skills:Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required.The ability to develop good relationships with vendors and maintains communication with other departments within the organization.Strong planning, analytical and time management skills.Strong computer skills.Relocation assistance offered.Other:Travel to store locations frequently and exposure to weather conditions due to travel.Working environment involves inside office and store with controlled temperatures and protection from weather conditions.COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.

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