Purchasing Agent

Company: Greco and Sons of Colorado
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Greco and Sons of Colorado, a local food distribution company located in Aurora, CO is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. We are looking for a strong buyer to meet customer demands as well as drive improvements in the purchasing processes toward quality and shorter lead time.Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Explore sourcing alternatives and new products
• Maintains proper ordering procedures according to company policy to ensure effective inventory control to maximize sales and turnover, and to minimize excess and out of stock levels
• Analyze vendor performance and work to mutually make improvements
• Manage and limit obsolete inventory by working with sales and vendors
• Work with vendors to generate logistics revenue
• Conduct cycle counts and quality assurance checks
• Communicate consistently and effectively with internal and external partners to develop and maintain positive programs and relationships.
• Work closely with the team to ensure we are obtaining the right products, at the best value available and at the best cost
• Partner with the sales and operations teams to support new product/new customer sales
• Work with existing and new vendors to negotiate Marketing Programs
• Act as a liaison to Greco and Sons customers and other departments within the company
• Evaluates current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics and inventory control management
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms
• Maintain and process necessary administrative processes
• Perform other duties as assignedQualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred
  • 7-10 years of progressive buying experience in food service
  • Proven experience with change management in a fast-paced, high growth organization
  • Advanced computer skills to include data entry in Excel
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organizationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • Possesses strong leadership, supervisory, management, and interpersonal and written communication skills.
    • Has excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
    • Strong desire to learn and grow
    • Is a self-starter and has a strong work ethic.
    • Comfortable in a fast paced, high accountability environment
    • Able to adapt in a continuously changing and shifting priorities environment
    • Results and goal oriented
    • Positive attitude focused on achieving organizational successes, not individual 'wins'Job Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:
      • 401(k) matching
      • Dental insurance
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insuranceSchedule:
        • Monday to FridayExperience:
          • Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
          • Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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