Job Description:
At Sysco, we offer our associates 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 are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team as our Produce Buyer in the beautiful Salinas Valley. Come grow with us and let us show you why good things really do come from Sysco.
The candidate will Identify, negotiate, procure, and coordinate the distribution of products and services to SYSCO/Freshpoint customers through Sysco/Freshpoint operating companies. Provide training, product information, regulatory guidance, and customer service in support of the distribution of products and services.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Food service background and broad knowledge of food products helpful.
- Must have clear communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Ability to apply mathematical skills of proportions and practical situations.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions, written and oral.
- Key organizational skills and the ability to deal with new and unusual situations.
- Ability to use personal computer.
- Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide precise, accurate market information and facilitate the expectations of our Sysco/Freshpoint operating companies.
- Maximize unit growth.
- Complete all files accurately prior to submitting to Accounting Department.
- Be receptive and open to innovative technology and utilize available systems to their capacity.
- Take full responsibility for managing your respective account base.
- Review account profiles on a regular basis and update when changes are necessary. At minimum, this review should occur quarterly.
- Conduct business reviews at a minimum of twice annually with each operating company under your area of responsibility.
- Insure accuracy and timely distribution of price lists and confirmations to operating companies.
- Assist teammates when needed.
- Maintain and monitor account base by sourcing best quality and price available.
- Coordinate transportation from start to finish ensuring timely arrival.
- Suggest weekly ad items to help maintain produce sales.
- Maintain current knowledge of all produce markets.
- Maintain daily communication with operating companies and co-workers to keep them posted on any market changes.
- Facilitate the promotional paperwork with your operating companies.
- Support new product development (i.e., samples, special pricing, and feedback collection, etc.).
- Communicate daily with operating companies to advise on any market changes.
- Attend and support food shows as requested.
- Continually work to procure items not currently being sourced through the corporate program.
- Perform general duties as requested.
