Fiesta Mart - Buyer (Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) ONSITE
Location: Houston, TX
Fiesta Mart is searching for an experienced Buyer (Deli/Dairy/Candy/Grocery) for our Store Support Center in Houston, Texas.
Location:
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Houston, TX - candidates must be in the local area as this is an onsite position.
Work Authorization:
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Candidates after employment will need to submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
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Currently, sponsorships will not be provided for this position. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future will not be considered.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Buyer buys goods for either production and/or resale. The Buyer negotiates the best cost for our company, focusing on the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost. A Buyer identifies foreign and domestic suppliers and keeps abreast of changes affecting both the supply of and demand for, needed products and materials.
The responsibilities of a Buyer include:
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Full departmental P&L responsibilities.
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Establishing strategies to meet sales expectations.
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Managing the purchasing functions of the department.
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Developing and implementing purchasing, pricing and merchandising strategies.
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Selecting vendors, assessing vendor capabilities, evaluating vendor performance, and negotiating cost, delivery and payment terms.
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Maintaining established inventory turns for each product category purchased.
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Communicating with store level personnel on all new pricing information as well as status of inventory in order to eliminate any slow moving/out of date/overstocked products.
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Developing store level ordering strategies including management of DSD vendors.
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Striving continuously to obtain new or improved lines of inventory/products for the company.
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Developing, implementing and maintaining category Plan-O-Gram at store level.
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Expediting purchase order vendor
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Negotiating annual contracts
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Evaluating promotions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Four-year degree preferred.
Experience:
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Have a minimum 5 years of grocery buying experience.
Field of Expertise:
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Purchasing, Merchandising
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Experience in International food retailing preferred.
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Business Management.
Skills:
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Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required.
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The ability to develop good relationships with vendors and maintains communication with other departments within the organization.
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Strong planning, analytical and time management skills.
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Strong computer skills.
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Relocation assistance offered.
Other:
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Travel to store locations frequently and exposure to weather conditions due to travel.
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Working environment involves inside office and store with controlled temperatures and protection from weather conditions.
Brand: Fiesta Mart
Address: 2311 Wirt Rd Houston, TX - 77055
Property Description: 000 - Fiesta Corporate - Houston, TX
Property Number: 000