Grocery Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders Grocery goods and maintains appropriate stock.
• Follows outlined procedures, including proper rotation and overstocking practices.
• Handles all product in a safe and organized manner.
• Confirms product dates and pulls all expired product daily; rotates and stocks throughout shift.
• Scans and properly disposes of all shrink for the Grocery dry goods sub-department.
• Maintains accurate and consistent records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, daily shrink totals, and inventories.
• Coordinates with the Category Manager to ensure accurate Grocery costs and prices in system.
• Assists in ensuring appropriate signage is present throughout Grocery.
• Utilizes resources to price products according to established margins.
• Utilizes internal movement reports to ensure offerings meet customer needs.
• Researches competition and conducts monthly price comparisons at nearby competitors’ stores.
• Follows external market trends to anticipate customer needs.
• Evaluates vendors and negotiates based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
• Evaluates and monitors contracts to ensure vendors comply with the agreed terms.
• Communicates with staff and vendors regarding miss-picks or defective product; secures credits.
• Assists in maintaining neatness and cleanliness throughout Grocery, especially the dry goods area.
• Meets or exceeds efficiency standards set and reviewed by management.
• Protects store assets by participating in periodic inventory, following established security practices / policies, and handling injuries / incidents to minimize store liability.
• Helps to develop and execute remerchandising plans that aim to drive sales and increase labor efficiency.
• Maintains a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Supports co-op core values and aligns with the Co-op Code of Conduct.
• Provides prompt, knowledgeable service and assists in finding items or identifying prices.
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the co-op.
• Others duties as assigned.

Requirements :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS