Job Description:
We are a fast growing, socially responsible organization seeking team members who exhibit passion, collaboration and innovation in their careers. If you pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service and building a mutually respectful working environment, Sprouts is the place for you!
The Produce Buyer will be responsible for the profitable procurement of all product lines assigned. They will buy in accordance with policies and guidelines set forth by Sprouts Farmers Market, and be on the front lines of strategic procurement and maintaining of company profit margins.
Requirements:
- Possess extensive and specialized knowledge of assigned product lines through wholesale and retail background.
- Ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
- In-depth knowledge of product buying, economics and accounting principles.
- Must have advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
- Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
- Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
- Prolonged sitting in front of a computer
- The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting and/or bending
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ensure that company Strategic Procurement guidelines are executed as outlined in the company procurement and sales policies.
- Maintain viable in-stock inventory for resale while ensuring satisfactory turnover and code dating freshness of product at the Warehouse.
- Become expert in current industry promotions and advertising programs.
- Develop and maintain good, positive working relationships with vendors, brokers, agents, salesmen and importers.
- Provide recommendations regarding new products handled and/or items to be discontinued.
- Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply.
- Purchase items at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Interface with various departments, including receiving, billing and transportation to ensure correct billings and product delivery scheduling.
- Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up orders to expedite delivery as necessary.
- Ensure maintenance of necessary records and files for department operation.
- Responsible for necessary follow-through on product price changes and allowances.
- Responsible to spot-check the quality of produce coming into the DC from company vendors.
- Carry out purchasing assignments requiring the exercise of judgment and ingenuity and a specialized knowledge of items purchased and sources of supply
Education:
- B.S./B.A. degree in a business field preferred
Skills:
- Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
- Must be able to work under high volume conditions with little to no supervision.
- Must have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Must be proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with customers, peers, and senior management.
- Possess characteristics of good salesmanship to include: aggressiveness, friendliness and honesty.
- Possess good communications ability, both oral and written.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations.
Relocation:
TBD
