Purchasing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately purchasing products and supplies for all Market locations.
• Contributes to sales targets by driving in-stock rates and contributing to net margin by accurately predicting inventory and mitigating spoilage.
• Maintains established vendor relationships with open communication that builds positive partnerships.
• Maintains accurate product data related to purchasing for items in various databases.
• Collaborates with Category Sales Managers and Department Managers to resolve availability issues with key products and suppliers.
• Collaborates with Director of Product + Purchasing, Senior Manager Purchasing, Category Sales Managers and Department Managers to meet sales and margin goals.
• Travels to Bi-Rite locations, as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years ordering, purchasing, receiving, inventory control or related experience, preferable in a food or retail environment.
• Strong data analysis skills – you love using numbers to answer questions!
• Demonstrated ability to research, organize, evaluate, and analyze information for trends or patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; ability to learn new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize competing projects and needs.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Ability to write and maintain systems, operating procedures and/or ordering guides that ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Solid math skills for basic budgeting, and inventory control.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team at various locations.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, data analysis, and process building skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire.

Success in this Role

• Committed to Bi-Rite's mission to Create Community Through Food and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion and Act with Integrity.
• Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to follow directions and procedures, and accurately complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
• Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, clear and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
• Fluency in the English language, spoken and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.