Buyer

The Regional Buyer will support weekly distribution center customer service, vendor purchase orders, business report development and analysis, and vendor relations.

Essential Functions

-       Ensure that company Strategic Procurement guidelines are executed as outlined in the company procurement and sales policies

-       Maintain viable in-stock inventory for resale while ensuring satisfactory turnover and code dating freshness of product at the Warehouse

-       Become expert in current industry promotions and advertising programs

-       Develop and maintain good, positive working relationships with vendors, brokers, agents, salesmen and importers

-       Provide recommendations regarding new products handled and/or items to be discontinued

-       Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply

-       Purchase items at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

-       Interface with various departments, including receiving, billing and transportation to ensure correct billings and product delivery scheduling

-       Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up orders to expedite delivery as necessary

-       Ensure maintenance of necessary records and files for department operation

-       Responsible for necessary follow-through on product price changes and allowances

-       Responsible to spot-check the quality of produce coming into the DC from company vendors

-       Carry out purchasing assignments requiring the exercise of judgment and ingenuity and a specialized knowledge of items purchased and sources of supply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-       Bachelor Degree preferred  with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Buying; or an acceptable combination of education and experience

-       Knowledge of iTrade platform

-       Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines

-       Excellent customer service skills

-       Ability to preserve confidentiality of information

-       Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize

-       High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a distribution center environment
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes, moisture, noise, odors, and moving equipment
• Running forklifts or pallet jacks on occasion
• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer
• Extensive phone communication and interaction with distribution center staff and store level personnel
• Up to 10% of time may be involved in traveling
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 70 lbs

2014

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.