Job Description
Are you a buyer or procurement specialist in food manufacturing that would benefit from a career with an iconic, growing company in the Puget Sound? Smith Brothers Farms, an iconic, 100 year old brand that has been delivering the best milk directly to Puget Sound homes for all of our 100 years, needs a great Grocery Buyer.
We offer many local Northwest grocery brand options to our home delivery customers and this role is crucial in planning and buying these grocery products from our vendor partners. This role, located in our Federal Way facility, is where you will experience incredible job stability and room to grow.
Minimum requirements:

• At 2 years of retail/wholesale buying experience in the grocery/food industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain or related field, preferred but not required in lieu of experience.
• Passionate about food and the personal service provided by the Smith Brothers Farms home delivery program.

Why you should join the Smith Brothers Farms team:

• Desirable schedule : Enjoy a daytime M-F schedule, with the opportunity to WFH for two days per week!
• Excellent Benefits : Low-cost health coverage for you and your family in addition to dental, vision, life insurance, 2 weeks of PTO each year, 401(k) with company match (no vesting period), discounts on Smith Brothers Farms products, and more!
• Exceptional Culture: Get recognized and rewarded for your expertise in a smaller tight-knit team environment where people truly enjoy working with one another.
• Competitive pay : Earn between $70,000 - $72,000/year to start, depending on experience.
• Great reputation & Iconic brand! You've probably enjoyed Smith Brothers Farms dairy products. Enjoy working for a company that prides themselves on their people and their product.
• Opportunity to advance : Smith Brothers Farms are always looking for key players to move into higher level roles!

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure product supply, competitive pricing, and long-term partnerships.
• Effectively manage inventory to ensure high service levels while minimizing spoilage.
• Negotiate, manage and track vendor promotion allowances.
• Make sound purchasing decisions and manage the purchase order life cycle.
• Daily walking of coolers and hands-on inspection of product.
• Analyze and monitor sales records and trends to determine buying patterns.
• Assist the Category Director in executing the overall vision for the category (e.g., assortment, pricing, merchandising, advertising/promotion, receipt flow, and margin)
• Evaluate and manage returns and vendor notification for products that do not meet quality standards upon delivery.
• Mange inventory cycle counting to ensure accuracy between on-hand and system numbers and to identify any upcoming spoilage issues.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with all coworkers, manager, customers and business partners.
• Safety is an essential function of every position. Wear appropriate safety gear when in the warehouse or production environment. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Perform all other duties when requested or as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.