Job Description

Job Description

The Buyer will purchase and manage merchandise, commodities, and products for resale. The Buyer will assist in preparing reports, data entry and special projects as assigned

Resposibilities

* Inspect and grade or appraise agricultural commodities, or other merchandise to determine value and yield.
* Utilize DCOT, GIG, shrink and sales reports to facilitate accurate orders to drive DC Metric and financial success.
* Grow partnership with Local Vendors, GPP Buyers, and global logistics team.
* Maintain the minimum product mix standards for the region- including Monthly core set as defined by the Global Category Management Team.u00A0 Partner with Regional Produce Team to establish set of SKUs outside of global requirements
* Inspect and maximize profit though inventory management, negotiation, category management, forward buys, and accurate price files.
* Select and provide market information for all appropriate documents.
* Inspect inventory levels and prepare Purchase Orders. In addition to participating in annual physical inventory
* Coordinate and stay abreast of product knowledge and industry trends by becoming familiar with customeru2019s attitudes, preference, and purchasing problems.
* Inspect product on hand for quality and condition.
* Establish and maintains collaborative and productive working relationship with Facility Team Leader, Director of Purchasing, other Directors, Team Leaders, and all Team Members.
* Maintain cultivates effective inter-department and inter-facility communication.
* Establish and maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory rules

Requirements:

* Minimum 3-5 years of produce leadership or buying experience.
* Working experience on Orderlink, PeopleSoft, EXE, P-3. u00A0Advanced computer skills including Excel, Word, and Web Browser.
* Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
* Effective oral and written communication, must read, write and speak English
* Ability to work well with others
* Self-motivated
* Able to work at least 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0

The wage range for this position is $24.85 - $42.15, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers u201CWhole Benefits. Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a personu2019s date of hire.