Buyer
SyscoAnchorage, AK
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Remote
On-site
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations.
- Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items.
- Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
- Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO’s (purchase order) priced correctly.
- Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
- Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink.
- Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- College degree preferred.
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment
Professional Skills:
- Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation.
- 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
- Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.
- Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.
- Effective and timely verbal and written communications.
- Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
FAQs About Buyer Jobs at Sysco
What is the work location for this position at Sysco?
This job at Sysco is located in Anchorage, AK, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sysco?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Sysco?
The employer has not provided this information. This may be discussed during the hiring process.
What is the process to apply for this position at Sysco?
You can apply for this role at Sysco either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.