Meat-Seafood Buyer

Position Responsibilities

• Develop a network of local and F.O.B. suppliers, growers, and shippers who can provide the highest quality produce at a competitive price
• Manage Meat Inventory within division
• Ensure only quality product is received and shipped by AWG
• Provide weekly list of possible ad items to division Meat Sales Manager and assist in coordination of weekly ads
• Be aware of special opportunities to purchase product that would lend itself to volume merchandising
• Aid in development of weekly meat/seafood bulletin to provide members with market product information, merchandising ideas, and other helpful information
• Develop program that permits AWG to meet turn needs as well as provide sufficient supply to fill orders
• Source "spot buy" items for members to help drive increments/sales and enhance gross profit
• Achieve targeted goals for sales, turns, service level & credits
• Check quality in warehouse on daily basis
• Communicate market conditions and changes regularly and on a timely basis with Meat Department
• Establish SRP’s weekly to keep members competitive and maintain movement
• Aid in foodshow planning/organization/implementation

Position Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or 5 years meat/seafood experience
• Experience In a Purchasing Role
• PREFERRED: Product knowledge of meat items, accounting principles, communication skills
• Knowledge of warehouse functions, billing and receiving procedures
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Read and understand pertinent data
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Occasional travel