Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. The Meat, Deli, Seafood, Bakery Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing the work of the buying team to ensure profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Meat, Seafood, Deli Replenishment Manager, Corporate Director and Sales Manager’s teams to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active meat, seafood and deli desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company. Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all procurement buying staff. Work to obtain inventory and turn goals on assigned buying desk. Assist Replen Manager in setting performance targets for buying team in relation to anticipated and actual sales and see that these are maintained. Assist in establishing projected sales and profit quotas.Participate in the formulation of broad policies and long-range goals, objectives, plans, programs, and projects of the Distribution Center.Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need to meet marketing plan. Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need to meet marketing plan. Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes buying decisions as appropriate.Visits stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for assigned items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced and billed to stores.Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.Resolves store distribution issues by acting as a liaison with the warehousing and transportation department and store associates.Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.Develop and mentor members of buying team. Remote access to buying system from home or off-site location when necessary. Minimum 5 years buying experience in the retail industry preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent Supply Chain experience. Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices. Strong organizational and planning skillsWritten and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company as well as mentor assigned buyers.Proficiency in PC systems required, including ability to utilize spreadsheets, macros and supply chain systems. Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday. Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required. Competitive wages paid weeklyAccess to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serveOur Values - Click below to view video: Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4).