Buyer

About the role

Food & Paper Supply, an established food and paper distributor located in the south suburbs of Chicago (Alsip), is seeking a Buyer to coordinate the procurement of products and supplies for resale. This person should have the ability to work well under pressure, independently, and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains current inventory, including tracking of back orders.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Creates Purchase Orders.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Attends trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends.

Qualifications

• At least two years of retail buying experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Schedule

Full-time, in-person role based in Alsip, IL. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Pay

$20 - 25/hour.