Produce Buyer II

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. Main responsibilities: The Produce Buyer is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Produce Procurement Manager, Produce Sales Managers, Produce Operations managers and other Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a promotionally active produce desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Obtain best possible product quality at competitive pricing at all times. Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all Produce procurement staff. Strive to meet or exceed inventory turn goals and service levels. Interface with other department heads and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel. Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assesses current inventory, growing conditions, seasonality, promotional activity and logistics situation to determine order quantities. Completes Purchase Orders and input using mainframe and iTrade functionality. Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions. Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible. Reviews and resolves pre-books received from stores or division personnel prior to purchasing. Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes adjustments as needed. Visits stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed. Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced. Maintains necessary files and records. Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner. Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing preferred or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry. Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions. Planning and organizing skills. Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company. Computer aptitude with the ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software. Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the