Buyer - Good Source

TITLE: Center of the Plate Buyer DIVISION: Procurement

REPORTS TO: SVP Merchandising FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Salary

Good Source Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of food products, is a growing company specializing in providing cost effective products and solutions for our customers and vendors. We do this through teamwork, problem solving and respectful interactions. The purpose of this integral position within the organization is to source value-oriented foods products that will help maintain and grow top line sales and margin.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Must be able to identify and secure suppliers based on price, quality, and relative need for the sales department as indicated by the area of product category assigned. Negotiate the best deal possible – highest quality at the lowest cost. Demonstrate a technical knowledge base of commodities as assigned.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developandmaintainsupplierrelationshipthroughvisits,showattendanceandbusinessreviews
• Keepcurrentonandcommunicatemarketpricesandtrends
• Executeorderstimelywithaccuracyforoptimumservicelevel
• Resolveproblemsbetweensupplierandvariousinternaldepartmentsinatimelymanner
• Evaluatesuppliersanditemsbasedonprice,quality,andservice
• Sourceand/ordevelopmentofnewvendorsandproducts
• SupportsalesbyofferingOpportunityBuys,completingbids,negotiatingpricing,performing cuttings, and participating in training
• Vendorsetupandmaintenance(Navision&CRM)
• Maintainallvendorcontracts(setup,extensions,renewals,andconfidentialityagreements)

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Buyercoverage
• functionsasneededtosupportthedepartment

EXPECTATIONS/OUTCOMES:

• Setupandmaintainvendors,locations,contactsanditemsinNAVISIONandCRM
• Placeorderswithvendorsinatimelyfashion
• Processallconfirmationsandfreightassociatedwithordersinatimelymanner
• EnsureallrecordsaremaintainedinNAVISIONandCRM,includingpricing,locationavailability, pack/size, pallet configuration, vendor contact, etc.
• Beproficientinallprogramsrelatedtothefunctionsoftheresponsibilitiesabove
• Demonstrateinitiativeandproblemsolving
• Maintainbaseofsalesandmarginsoverpreviousperiod,workingtoexceedfinancialobjectives in this area as indicated by manager

• Continuetodeveloprelationshipwithkeysuppliersandseekingadditionalsuppliersasdeemed necessary for the categories assigned
• Workindependently,establishpriorities,andmakedecisions

KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION:

• Finance
• Sales
• Logistics
• Inventory
• BuyerColleagues

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellentskillinbothverbalandwrittencommunication
• Skillinestablishingandmaintainingeffectiveworkingrelationships
• Customerservicefocus/excellentphoneskills
• ProficientinMicrosoftoffice
• Workindependently,establishpriorities,andmakedecisions

EDUCATION/EXPIRENCE:

• 2yearsofbuyerexperience
• Bachelor’sdegreepreferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Professional office environment. Primary office environment is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.

This role allows for hybrid work schedule to be determined by manager. Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

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.