Buyer
Occupations:
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsPurchasing ManagersWholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsProcurement ClerksBuyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm ProductsIndustries:
Department StoresProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersDrugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersGrocery and Convenience RetailersOther Miscellaneous RetailersLabatt Food Service seeks a Buyer to be responsible for purchasing, expediting, and maintaining manufacturer product lines in our Fresh Produce Department using proprietary software tools. Additional position responsibilities include inventory management and replenishment, pricing negotiations, maintenance of vendor relationships, and communication with sales force and top management.Position works directly with the Produce Purchasing Manager and provides the opportunity to learn an entire business within a business, including separate P&L performance measurement. The position involves developing technical product expertise on all produce vendor lines.Candidate must be organized, communicate well, and effectively solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain or similar field. 1-2 years experience in purchasing preferred.Send resume to hr@labattfood.com