Buyer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Places various, regular orders within the Grocery, Produce, Meat, Dairy and Flowers/Plants categories via internal and external vendors

• Communicates all orders to vendors by deadlines; negotiates with vendors to secure optimal pricing, quantities, and discounts

• Works closely with both Food Hub and Buying departments to ensure clear communication on product availability and other inventory/ordering considerations

• Places orders with our Food Hub using the Local Food Marketplace software (LFM)

• Regularly interfaces with Square POS system to input new items, update pricing and cost, verify inventory and margins, etc.

• Uses sales and cost of goods reports to support ordering and merchandising decisions

• Analyzes sales data and category performance, implements strategies to maximize protability and meet sales targets

• Regularly reacts to and eliminates underperforming products

• Engages in several reporting functions utilizing spreadsheets and other reporting tools

• Has inventory responsibilities such as but not limited to: performing weekly counts of relevant category backstock, comparing ordered varieties and quantities to deliveries, and performing quality checks of incoming orders

• Regularly communicates with in-store department managers and purchasers regarding delivery schedules and any logistical or availability issues

• Follows up on claims, discrepancies, quality issues, and shorted items to ensure we receive appropriate credits or replacements

• Participates in regular inventory counts and investigates any discrepancies identied

• Complies to and ensures compliance of all related food safety, health & sanitation regulations, workplace safety, and weights and measures according to SCDHEC, other applicable laws and company policies and regulations as necessary.

• Finds efficent use for downtime

• Assists fellow employees as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• 1 years of buying/procurement required

• Merchandising and customer service experience is a plus

Must be available Monday through Friday, occasional weekends and evenings as needed Must have a high school diploma

Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the Swamp driving policy Is an active part of the Swamp Team so adheres to high standards of service, quality, and presentation and displays the Swamp Core Values

• Must have a good working knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs) and Microsoft Excel and be willing to learn and use the Entrepreneurial Operating System

Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the Swamp driving policy Must communicate through company designated platforms including, but not limited to Slack, Paylocity, and email.

• Is an active part of the Swamp Team so adheres to high standards of service, quality, and presentation

• Take initiative to help any area of the business if possible

• Perform other duties as assigned and requested. It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specically described. Employees may be required to perform duties not within their job description as requested at the discretion of SRCG Management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.

• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.

• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.

• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.

• Able to interact with employees and customers in stressful situations and/or conflict in a non-threatening and redemptive way.

• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Must have problem solving skills, be exible, creative, and able to adapt to change when required.

• Must possess good interpersonal skills and communicate well verbally and in writing.

• Must have reliable transportation and report for work in a timely manner.

Stand: Occasionally

Reach Out/Above Shoulder: N/A

Lift 20 pounds or less: Occasionally

Walk: Occasionally

Ascend/Descend Stairs/Ladders: Occasionally

Lift 20-50 pounds: N/A

Sit: Constantly

Squat or Kneel: N/A

Lift 51-100 pounds: N/A

Handling: Frequently

Bend: N/A

Lift > 100 pounds: N/A

Push/Pull: Frequently

Exposure to Cold: Occasionally

Exposure to Heat: Occasionally

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Pay starts at $20.00 per hour based on experience

• 40 hours per week

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays

• Comprehensive benet package including health, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance (available to full time employees)

• HSA contributions for eligible health plans

• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)

• Sabbatical program for all employees

• Other benefits include 20% Swamp discount, free shift meals, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29611: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20