Associate Buyer

Salary Range

• Procure product from branded and non-branded vendors.
• Achieve and maintain targeted customer service level rates by monitoring identifying reacting to communicating and solving potential issues.
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow manage inventory levels and coordinate action against close coded expired and other unproductive inventory.
• Accomplish budgeted inventory levels utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends.
• Work with team-members to achieve established goals. Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues.
• Partner with the merchandising group on new items maintenance and achievement of gross profit goals.
• Assist with seasonal volume storm recovery service level recovery absences vacation coverage and/or additional training.
• Travel Required: No

Environment

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Sound statistical acumen strong interpretation and analytical ability; Professional verbal and written communication skills; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Years Of Experience

• 0-2: Relevant Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain. Bachelors degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.