Meat-Seafood Buyer

Position Responsibilities

Develop a network of local and F.O.B. suppliers, growers, and shippers who can provide the highest quality produce at a competitive price

Manage Meat Inventory within division

Ensure only quality product is received and shipped by AWG

Provide weekly list of possible ad items to division Meat Sales Manager and assist in coordination of weekly ads.

Be aware of special opportunities to purchase product that would lend itself to volume merchandising

Provide weekly pricing information

Assist in development of weekly meat/seafood bulletin to provide members with market product information, merchandising ideas, and other helpful information

Develop program that permits AWG to meet turn needs as well as provide sufficient supply to fill orders

Source "spot buy" items for members to help drive increments/sales and enhance gross profit

Achieve targeted goals for sales, turns, service level & credits

Check quality in warehouse on daily basis

Communicate market conditions and changes regularly and on a timely basis with Meat Department

Establish SRP’s weekly to keep members competitive and maintain movement

Assist in foodshow planning/organization/implementation

Position Requirements

Bachelor Degree or 5 years meat/seafood experience

Experience in a purchasing role preferred

Product knowledge of meat items, accounting principles, communication skills

Knowledge of warehouse functions, billing and receiving procedures

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Read and understand pertinent data

Perform mathematical calculations

Occasional travel