Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of Henry's Foods, Inc. The quality and variety of products are essential for our success. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a buyer, you will need to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.

If you are energetic, detail orientated, have the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, Henry’s Foods, Inc. wants to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relations to ensure partnership is maximized.
• Source product that will create value and excitement for our customers, impact company success, maintain profitable growth and sustain our competitive advantage.
• Maintain item selection and SKU count.
• Establish and maintain accurate price and margin integrity.
• Ensure aggressive pricing and shipping costs are achieved and fill rate goals are met based on category plan.
• Effective communication of product updates, data and overall category marketing strategy to the sales team.
• Create and implement plans for category product assortment, pricing, promotion, planograms, advertising, and logistics to maximize sales and profitability while maintaining responsible inventory valuations.
• Reconcile and maintain records of items purchased and received, costs, delivery charges, inventories, sell by dates, expiration dates, and movement.
• Consistently analyze categories and selection to ensure products are performing well, earning their space and ROI.
• Evaluate and report on the performance of products.
• Interpret category sales, procurement, and product trends.
• Review category opportunities and negotiate to achieve best cost of goods.
• Ensure best procurement practices are established and maintained.
• Secure an in-depth knowledge of the market by visiting our retailers, competition, trade shows and studying industry data and news.

Skills

• Experience within the wholesale/retail consumer product goods industry, preferably in the convenience, grocery, or food service trade.
• Knowledge of the wholesale food industry including c-store, grocery and food service trade and inclusive of the relevant product assortment, retail players and wholesalers.
• Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role
• Outstanding communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
• Up to speed with purchasing best practices
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software.
• High school diploma; BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field is a plus.
• Skilled in judgment and decision making.
• Skilled in learning strategies (selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning new things).
• Skilled in negotiation and win-win approach to vendor management.
• Skilled in customer service contact and working with vendors
• Ability to stay on task, multi-task, prioritize tasks efficiently, and follow through with each item.
• Ability to communicate well, maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to learn new software applications as needed
• Problem solver and ability to perform in a fast-paced high stress position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Equivalent Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $59,000