Complete Staffing Solutions is Hiring a Category Buyer- Foodservice Near Boston, MA
100% – Onsite in Charlestown, MA $67,778.81 – $81,626.10 – Per Year – Full-time (Maybe a bonus) A privately owned company— is a produce and specialty foods purveyor serving fine dining establishments throughout New England. In addition to offering a complete line of fresh products that include fresh fruits and produce, dairy and value added fresh cut produce; the company works closely with local farmers and producers bringing a wide variety of local artisan items such as cheese, meats and hors de’oeuvres to their diverse customer base. —— is a sustainable business leader certified by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts and has been a recipient of the Boston Green Business Award for their support of local agriculture and green initiatives. Full Job DescriptionPurpose: The primary purpose of this position is to secure the right product, at the right price, from the right source, at the right time to achieve the sales and financial goals of assigned categories and enable the company to achieve budget. Weighted Responsibilities
Total Vendor Management: Replenishment Buying, Data Analysis (50%)
Source Products and Vendors: Obtain costs, Develop revenue sources (marketing programs, bill-backs), Seasonal bid work (20%)
Daily Sales and Operations (20%)
System Management: Maintain system integrity (i.e. Product /Vendor set up and updating, Process/correct invoice issues (10%)
Essential Functions
Continually identify and determine optimum sources of supply
Manage service levels and inventory of assigned categories
Make purchase decisions and manage process for order fulfillment
Be responsible for procuring designated quality and quantity
Minimize cost of goods
Communicate favorable purchasing opportunities to management
Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival
Communicate effectively to all department Directors, Managers and Supervisors
Seek opportunity/spot buys
Monitor and report items/categories/business trends within assigned categories
Maintain awareness of market trends, technology, and food safety
Maintain awareness of Costa Fruit & Produce Company’s marketing strategies and competitive activity
Ensure that product recalls are completed
Minimum Qualifications
College degree preferred, minimum HS diploma required.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years previous procurement experience in Foodservice, Produce, or similar industry.
Strong computer skills
objectives
Maturity and strong negotiating skills
Dedication to quality and accuracy.
Multiple task management
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team
Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills
Mature, professional manner in dealing with all employees, customers,and management.
Hardware/Software/Equipment
Personal Computer
Printer, Facsimile machine, Calculator
MSOffice including MSWord and MSExcel
Warehouse Management System (Food Distribute
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