Job Description:
A major produce distributor headquartered in Los Angeles has an opportunity for an experienced Buyer. In addition to we offer a variety of dairy products, frozen foods and dry goods.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels of products based on usage.
- Assure that quality product is available at competitive cost.
- Source and develop vendors and growers who provide competitive prices, good quality and service.
- Interact as a team with sales, warehousing and distribution.
- Cover shortages promptly.
- Monitor product forecast, market trends and suppliers to determine future prices and availability.
- Mon-fri 630am-330pm
- Arrive to work as scheduled.
Qualifications:
- Must be highly self-motivated, able to work independently, upbeat, and adept at taking calculated risks.
- 5 plus years of similar experience with a foodservice provider; product knowledge is extremely important.
- FOB experience is a plus.
- Possess think-outside-the-box capabilities; be a superior communicator and have strong analytical skills.
- Pluses: Strong computer skills and bilingual.