What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER position at Ferraro Foods Inc?
The Buyer will help facilitate all functions of the purchasing department, ranging from negotiating, sourcing, maintaining proper inventory levels and other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Job Functions:
Merchandise planning for in-house supply function.
Assist in developing a pricing audit program.
Oversee the ordering and ensure timely delivery of goods and services for all subsidiaries.
Ensure effective internal communication across the company.
Assist in identifying the opportunities for upcoming products and developing and enhancing existing products.
Monitor and report potential collaborators and competitor activities and identify business threats and opportunities.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Related food industry experience required.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented with good follow-up skills.
Must be able to take initiative in sourcing products from various manufacturers both locally and globally.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to multi-task and handle a busy workload to meet strong deadlines.
Customer service mindset/background as you will be tasked with answering phone calls, assisting customers, and entering orders
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires a college-level education or equivalent with 2 to 5+ years of work-related experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work independently and within the framework of a team.
Salary : $65,000 - $95,000
