Senior Regional Procurement Buyer - Food

Job description

Responsible for the placement of orders with vendors and the processing of related paperwork for the Eastern Purchasing Region. Responsibilities: - Reviews and manages the daily workload, output, reliability and effectiveness of all items purchased - Processes all paperwork associated with purchasing in a timely manner - Places purchase orders and follows up to ensure timely delivery and receipt of proper product, specification and price - Conducts interviews with sales representatives to determine vendor qualifications, new ideas and pricing trends - Recommends specific procedures for buying, shipping and storing products as assigned - Serves as an advisor to departments in obtaining proper specifications, delivery and costs - Maintains vendor pricing bid lists - Assists in identifying and utilizing certified MBE’s and WBE’s and documents same - Identifies ways to increase efficiencies or improve product procurement and delivery service - Maintains updated skills and proficiencies, keeping pace with innovations in Procurement tools and technology - Acts as a resource and advisor to Buyers - Completes special assignments as requested - Not authorized to purchase or contract for goo...