What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Loffredo Fresh Foods?
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Des Moines
Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Buyer based out of our Des Moines Headquarters. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.
This position is responsible for negotiating and purchasing materials, equipment and products on behalf of the company due to requested purchase orders, inventory demands and customer need. They will Manage transportation of the product both inbound and outbound, working with dispatch to ensure on time deliveries, and working with suppliers to maintain the quality expectations of both Loffredo and its customers. We have a commitment to our customers to provide excellent service and high quality goods. We put our customer first in everything that we do, and we govern ourselves with the values of teamwork, respect, integrity, innovation, engagement and accountability. Our forward thinking, risk taking, collaborative environment creates an exciting and engaging culture.
Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 based on experience
What we look for:
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Transportation Logistics or similar field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 2-4 years of purchasing experience or perishable experience preferred
- Must have basic persuasion and negotiation skills with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to multitask while prioritizing daily tasks required
- Ability to analyze data for past and present, and forecast future needs
What you’ll do:
- Purchasing products on behalf of the company; including the review of purchase orders, pricing of product and managing inventory levels of the product
- Manage transportation of the product both inbound and outbound, working with dispatch to ensure on time deliveries, and working with suppliers to maintain the quality expectations of both Loffredo and its customers
- Responsible for assessing issues with the purchasing department and taking action as needed and/or directed to achieve problem resolution to the satisfaction of all parties involved
- Source and evaluate new vendors based upon quality, services, and pricing. Identify the best partner suppliers in the industry
- Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with co-workers, suppliers, and customers
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required
What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
- 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
- Paid time off & Paid holidays
- Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
