Buyer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Colorado
69K-104K Annually
Junior
Food • Logistics
The Role
The Buyer is responsible for procurement functions related to product inventory, ensuring purchases align with cost and quality standards. Key responsibilities include placing orders, managing inventory levels, confirming purchase orders, and maintaining item/vendor information while collaborating with sales and finance teams.
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Company:  

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:  

US-CO-Aurora

Zip Code:

80011

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

$69,200.00 - $103,800.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company’s product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards including timely scheduling of pick up and receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.

  • Buy Guide/Ordering – Reviews guide daily and place PO’s as needed with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards. Working with finance and vendors on payment requirements.

  • Daily Reports – Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and information from internal departments. Ex. Out of Stock and Over-allocated Reports

  • Confirmations – Confirms all PO’s for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.

  • Inventory Management – Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns. Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product deliveries.

  • Item/Vendor Maintenance – Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required. Pricing, freight, brackets, ship points, etc.

  • Communication daily with the Sales team

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
HSD or equivalent/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience
2 years’ purchasing or food distribution experience required.

Foodservice distribution experience preferred
 

Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required

AS400 experience preferred
Decision Making Authority

  • Daily Procurement Decisions – which items and quantities purchased daily

  • Supplier decisions– which vendor product is purchased from

  • Inventory Management decisions – product movement and shelf-life management

  • Occasional price negotiations with vendors

  • Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

  • Expedite or change source vendors – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising

  • Accounting variances – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:

02/27/2025

The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs.  The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Sysco focuses on distribution of food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.

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