Overview Oversee an entire product line’s inventory levels and conduct buying in respective categories through collaboration with management, procurement and administration. Must be Bilingual in Spanish/English. Responsibilities • Identify customer needs in order to find possible new product offerings. • Negotiate prices and consider the company’s profitability before placing orders. • Builds and maintains professional relationships with our vendors and partners. • Maintain proper inventory levels and ensure product supply is uninterrupted through inventory control and proper ordering procedures. • Process and create purchase orders in the system. • Strategize with management to develop promotional product lines or special offerings, depending on availability of various items. • Partner with vendors in order to have a constant supply of popular inventory items throughout the year at prices that are within the company budget. • Plan pricing strategies on various product lines to reach an agreement with suppliers that allow for optimal pricing. • Establish reliable lines of contact with management team as orders are filled and invoices have been issued. • Anticipate possible supply shortages depending on unpredictable variables and devise strategies to solve any problems with inventory supply. • Publish inventory and ordering reports so that upper management and other departments can get a clear idea of progress or struggles. • Work with the Warehouse Supervisor and Operations Manager to ensure deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products. • Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures, FSMA regulations and Company Food Safety Plan. • Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders. Qualifications • • 3-5 years retail experience, previous buying experience strongly preferred • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain management or another related field required. • Solid communication and negotiating skills. • Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms • Impeccable attention to detail. • Ability to work well with a team. • Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment. • Willingness to take initiative and exercise independent judgement • Bilingual Spanish/English • Experience in the manufacturing industry and strong understanding of supply chain management concepts preferred • #LI-RM1