JOB SUMMARY The senior buyer is responsible for assigned commodities which include pricing, procuring product, maintaining quality, management of inventory levels. RESPONSIBILITIES • Determine daily needs and maintain the desired inventory levels. • Order loads and build trucks for loading. • Manage troubled loads, protections, credits, shrink. • Participate in the weekly pricing meeting. • Procurement representative for weekly operational meetings. • Serves as liaison between the sales staff and the procurement department. QUALIFICATIONS Education • High school degree or equivalent. • College degree preferred. Experience • 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment • 2 years of produce-related purchasing of free on board (FOB) items. Professional Skills • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Detail-oriented. • Proven ability to communicate effectively over the phone, good negotiating and interpersonal skills and ability to handle stress effectively. • General understanding of computers. • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments. • Excellent communication skills. • Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously. • Must be able to work with all levels within the organization.