Buyer jobs in Washington

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Buyer
  • Charlie's Produce
  • Seattle, WA OTHER
  • Overview

    Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

    Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

     

    With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

     

    What we offer:

    • An amazing company culture!
    • Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
    • ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
    • Paid vacations, paid holidays.
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
    • Coverage under State Sick Leave.
    • 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
    • Employee assistance program (EAP).

    Additional Compensation Details:

    • $68k-$100k annually Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
    • Potential 90-day performance-based raise
    • Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

    Responsibilities

    The Role

     

    We are seeking an individual who possesses a genuine passion for sourcing the finest produce, cultivating mutually advantageous partnerships with growers, and actively contributing to the creation of value for both our customers and the organization. This role entails the identification and acquisition of both conventional and organic products, catering to our Retail, Wholesale, and Food Service customers. Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisors, this team member will collaborate with fellow buyers to achieve well managed inventories.

     

    Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To

     

    • Analyze daily inventory reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimize out of stock issues, address excess and/or aged inventory, and determine optimal order quantities.
    • Select and buys product based on procurement programs, quality, vendor partnerships, promotional activity, and other relevant factors.
    • Develop and implement strategies to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and managing costs.
    • Recommend and manage merchandise strategies for assigned categories, collaborating with sales to identify and exploit merchandising opportunities, and proposing programs & plans for supervisor approval.
    • Evaluate and select vendors while negotiating product costs.
    • Establish and maintain mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
    • Identify new business opportunities aligned with short and long-term business strategies.
    • Assist in vendor rebate reconciliation and resolve vendor claims related to consigned or protected products.
    • Follow established best practices and processes.
    • Consistently demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for items managed and one’s results.
    • All employees are responsible for ensuring food safety and must promptly report any compromises to food safety or quality to the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel.

    Peripheral Duties: Projects and tasks as assigned by the Regional Procurement Manager and/or Procurement Supervisors.

    Qualifications

    Desired Minimum Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, with a proven track record in expediting and handling administrative tasks associated with fresh produce procurement.
    • In-depth knowledge of fresh produce commodities and related non-produce product lines.
    • Educational requirement: High School diploma.
    • Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques.
    • Background in inventory management, including forecasting and planning.
    • Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department.
    • Strong basic math skills, including the capability to quickly calculate cases, pallets, product costs, and margins.
    • Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations.
    • Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours.
    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
    • Highly effective interpersonal skills for communication with vendors, customers, and colleagues.

    Hear from Charlie's employees

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

     

    Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

     

    For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com) 

     

    Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

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Buyer
  • Robert Half
  • Seattle, WA OTHER
  • Robert Half is looking for someone extremely tactical- issuing purchase orders for anyone who needs one with a new org. Stong communicator via email or phone (foreman could be in line at store and nee...
  • 22 Days Ago

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  • Skagit Regional Health
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • Buyer - 2854 US:WA:Mount Vernon | Administrative Non-Clinical Support | Full Time 0.6 FTE or More Posted yesterday ApplySave Description Department: Materials Management SVH Exempt: No Schedule: DAYS ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, LLC
  • Bothell, WA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • LAUNCH is seeking a Tactical Buyer with 1-3 years of experience, strong attention to detail and ability to work cross functionally.Responsibilities:Execute the tactical procurement process, including ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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  • Smith Brothers Farms
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Smith Brothers Farms is a local company that has served as the Milkman to the Puget Sound for 100 years. We deliver fresh dairy and locally-sourced groceries to over 65,000 customers and we’re looking...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Flow International Corporation
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • General Purpose: Provide site and inter-company procurement and support to secure required parts and materials for systems installation and aftermarket sales orders. Major Duties and Responsibilities:...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Fincantieri Marine Group
  • Marinette, WI
  • Job Description POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for procurement of goods and services in direct support of...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • What you will do As a Buyer in our organization, you will be responsible for leading the procurement strategies for Dire...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • BakeMark
  • High Point, NC
  • BakeMark has a job opening for a Buyer! With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer/Senior Buyer
  • IAI North America Inc.
  • ** Buyer/Senior Buyer** **Job Category****:** Administration **Requisition Number****:** BUYER001089 Showing 1 location ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Hugo Boss
  • HUGO BOSS is one of the leading premium fashion and lifestyle companies with around 14,600 employees worldwide. As the m...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Petal & Pup
  • San Francisco, CA
  • **Buyer** San Francisco, CA / Petal & Pup US Merchandising / Full Time Created with a love for fashion, Petal and Pup wa...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Composites One LLC
  • ** Buyer** **Job Category****:** Procurement **Requisition Number****:** BUYER001759 Showing 1 location **Job Details** ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • What you will do As a Buyer in our organization, you will be responsible for leading the procurement strategies for Dire...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
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Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022