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Produce Buyer

Albertsons
Centennial, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025 CLOSED ON 4/14/2025

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Job Description

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose : to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

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What you will be doing

The Produce Buyer is responsible for the Procurement of various commodities assigned to them. The Produce Buyer is responsible for maintaining a high Fill Rate from DC to store and ensuring that the stores are receiving the highest quality of product at the right price. The Buyer will work closely with their Manager and Retail Sales Team to determine inventory levels to support In-Store promotions. The buyer will work with their QC partners on the quality of the product. The Buyer will also negotiate cost when appropriate with various suppliers to ensure the best cost of product.

The position will be based in Auburn WA.

Main responsibilities

  • Work with multiple suppliers on securing best possible cost
  • Forecast Demand to create and manage purchase orders based on forecasted quantities
  • Partner with the Retail and Sales Team on Promotions and Holiday forecasted quantities.
  • Responsible for the management of their desk. Manage the success of KPI's for their desk
  • Work with Quality Control on any issues from the receiving dock
  • Collaborate with suppliers, store operations, distribution centers and division personnel to accomplish job functions

The salary range is $60,700 to $78,880.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO / Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). [If applicable : ] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What we are searching for

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Switch gears between tasks and projects
  • Manage a desk with variation of products and categories
  • Be responsible for ensuring key KPI's are achieved
  • We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience :

  • 1-2 years purchasing experience
  • 1-2 years of forecasting experience
  • 1-2 years of inventory management experience
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers
  • Communicate strongly using multiple channels of communication
  • Knowledge of Produce categories is a plus
  • What is it like at Albertsons?

    Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

    Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    This 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 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

    Salary : $60,700 - $78,880

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