Buyer Job at Core-Mark
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Position Summary:
As a Buyer, you will strategize with our sales team and division leadership to determine the viability of new products, research vendors, present proposals, and implement programs for retail consumers. You will work with large and small vendors alike to create sustainable and successful partnerships to add value for our vendors, our customers, and ourselves. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability analyze and create strategies intended to improve category performance through the development and execution of strategic business plans.
Position Responsibilities:
Skills & Experiences:
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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
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Position Summary:
As a Buyer, you will strategize with our sales team and division leadership to determine the viability of new products, research vendors, present proposals, and implement programs for retail consumers. You will work with large and small vendors alike to create sustainable and successful partnerships to add value for our vendors, our customers, and ourselves. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability analyze and create strategies intended to improve category performance through the development and execution of strategic business plans.
Position Responsibilities:
- Reviewing & maintaining inventory levels to ensure sufficient turns, ordering, and customer needs.
- Maintaining promotions, plans, and allowances in mainframe systems.
- Communicating with suppliers and carriers to arrange purchase orders (PO’s), track PO’s from order confirmation for the warehouse, and assist Accounts Payable with approval of bills.
- Identifying & creating solutions to a variety of inventory conditions.
- Building successful supplier relationships; growing a diverse array of items and suppliers.
- Managing financial performance of assigned categories and vendors.
- Collaborating with suppliers to develop and execute marketing programs.
- Developing and communicating specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each supplier.
- Providing category leadership to shape the product portfolio for our customers.
- Negotiating elements of assigned supplier relationships.
- Providing analysis and recommendations on relevant products.
- Monitoring new developments, trends, and market activity.
- Maintaining industry knowledge of Core-Mark and governmental rules.
- Preparing reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.
- Traveling when required for the position.
Skills & Experiences:
- Experience/training within the field. Pay based on commensurate experience.
- 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.
- Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision making process.
- Demonstrated professional leadership and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.
- Familiarity or working knowledge of AS400 and SAP. –{List what systems are applicable}
- Strong marketing, merchandising, product, trend, and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers, vendors, and teammates.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement, Sales, and Marketing.
- Prior knowledge, or ability to learn about market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns expertise.
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