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Cheney Brothers & Affiliates
Buyer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$65,428 / year median in North Carolina
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer Cheney Brothers & Affiliates Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Qualifications Vendor relationship building Sales support Sourcing Pricing Supplier relationship improvement High school diploma or GED Direct contracting Vendor relationship management Contracts Negotiating purchasing contracts Supplier evaluation Ordering supplies Entry level
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Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position Purpose Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high-quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Major Functional Responsibilities:
Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace. Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships. Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor. Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions. Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply. Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis. Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standardsQualifications:
Required Education High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Work Experience:
0 - 6 Months - Related Experience Required Qualifications Purchasing or related experience. Company description Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 4,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future. Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings