Buyer

DPI Specialty Foods, the Northwest's leading specialty foods distributor, currently seeks a Buyer to join our Procurement team at our Tualatin office. The buyer executes purchases of product for satisfaction of customer demand and maintenance of inventory levels consistent with company objectives.

• Associates Degree and/or 3 years of purchasing or related experience.
• Experience in the Food/Grocery Industry is a plus!
• Ability to work independently in the field demonstrating strong work ethic, flexibility, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional and flexible manner.
• Must be competent in the following areas: analysis, generating creative solutions, project management, interpersonal skills, team building, written and oral communication, change management, leadership, quality management, cost consciousness, and strategic thinking..
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
   

• Fully responsible for inventory levels, in-stock ratio minimum of 95% Raw (unadjusted) Rate, and inventory turns as set by the Director of Procurement.
• Participates in appointments with vendors assigned as directed by the VP of Procurement.
• Attends sales meetings to become familiar with customer's attitudes, preferences, and purchasing problems.
• Creates/reviews purchase orders taking into account sales figures, seasonal trends, promotions, new authorizations, minimum shipments, code life, and inventory turns.
• Contacts carriers regarding late shipments.
• Coordinates freight related issues with Inboud Freight Manager.
• Coordinates return of merchandise to vendors as directed by the VP of Procurement.
• Generates purchase orders for assigned vendors which result in the meeting or exceeding of company goals and expectations for asset performance.
• Manages inventory performance of assigned vendors and items including inventory levels, service level, turns, spoils, and aging.
• Must have a working knowledge of all item cost factors with an ongoing responsibility to lower costs. Responsible for maintaining accurate costs on P.O's.
• Maintains required system settings at an optimal level.
• This position would work closely with sales and marketing to develop and execute optimal programs for customers.