Core-Mark
Carroll, Iowa
Buyer
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- Location
- Carroll, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- today
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About this role
Job Description
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:
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.
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Address Line 1
1751 East Hwy 30
Job Location
Carroll, Iowa (IA)
Shift
1st Shift
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
• Experience/training within the field. Pay based on commensurate experience.
• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.
• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.
Division
Core-Mark
Job Category
Procurement
Preferred Qualifications
• 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.
• 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.
Company Description
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
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