Meat Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the purchase and proper inventory rotation of all fresh meat and meat related
items for resale to members. To promote sales of these items to the members and purchase
them at the lowest possible price.

SUPERVISION:
Under moderate supervision. Supervises no one else.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK-

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Placing orders over phone and/or directly to the vendor representative.

Communicate with members over the phone taking orders, giving current prices and
negotiating truckload buys.

Scheduling receiving of meat with the warehouse and traffic departments to insure proper
quantities and freshness.

Negotiate for the lowest possible prices and keep abreast of current market conditions
and trends.

Respond to and resolve any problems with member stores on meat packers.

Review daily meat receiving, accounts payable vouchers, and supplier invoices for
accuracy.

Maintain current maintenance on the computer on all assigned items and pieces.

Tour the coolers to check quality and rotation of assigned product.

Review all special sales, A-Maps, E.B.A.'s and pre-booked items

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

Operate the computer to create purchase orders and enter proper maintenance on all
assigned items.

Use basic math skills to calculate quantities needed and to figure gains and losses on
price changes.

Need to be able to make buying decisions daily.

Use good communication skills in dealing with members and suppliers.

Operate office machines such as calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Must be able to read and retain all pertinent information of products and markets.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge,
skills, and abilities:

Knowledge:
Product knowledge of meat items, accounting principles, communication skills, knowledge of
warehouse functions, billing and receiving procedures.

Abilities:
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and understand pertinent data; perform
basic mathematical calculations, enter data on-line on the computer.

Experience, Education and Training:
High school education or vocational training in meat merchandising. Meat retail
experience/buying training.

Physical Requirements:
Walking, writing, typing, sitting, reaching, data entry, standing, filing, bending and climbing.

Working Environment:
Indoors; heating and cooling regulated; adequate lighting and ventilation. Inside meat
coolers at temperatures of 28 degrees and below. Safety hazards possible when
maneuvering in warehouse.

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!