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TITLE: BuyerÂ
DIVISION:Â Purchasing
REPORTS TO:Â Purchasing ManagerÂ
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Salaried
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Thurston Foods is a leading broadline distributor providing high-quality foods, products and services to schools, colleges, restaurants, and a wide variety of institutional feeders. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we offer a broad range of products and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our ever-expanding customer base.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Purchasing team. In this key role, you’ll help drive cost-effective purchasing, affect beneficial category management, strengthen supplier partnerships, work closely with our sales staff of experienced professionals, and support smooth, efficient operations across multiple departments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Understand and analyze purchasing and market data to identify cost savings, process efficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and product demand to prevent stockouts and overages.
- Work with Warehousing, Inventory Control and Sales to be aware of, and be able to move, products within their “best by” and “expiration” dates.
- Maintain accurate and organized purchasing documentation, pricing data, and delivery records.
- Work closely with Sales to ensure we meet their expectations and those of our customers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
- The ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing systems or ERP software.
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 to 25 pounds on occasion.
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 teammate 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.
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