Apr 03, 2021
Position Summary: Responsible for negotiating cost and procuring items for specific grouping of categories. Provide guidance and direction to central sourcing teams regarding product attributes and specifications to ensure brand needs are met. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: • Negotiate costs with approved vendors • Develop strong business relationships with vendors to deliver quality needs at best cost • Meet established procurement goals, such as service levels, merchandise force outs, buyer adjust accounts, buyer/DC loss, turns, and inventory dollars • Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to pricing to support margin projections • Support promotional planning to drive sales • Analyze and create recommendations regarding item trends, seasonal updates, and product supply issues • Procure fresh commodities that meet defined food safety and quality expectations. • Based on respective area of responsibility negotiate costs with approved vendors. • Meet...
Food Lion
Salisbury, NC, USA