Commodities Buyer

What you will do:

• Executes strategies related to multiple levels of margin and case movement for assigned categories and markets.

• Sources suppliers and items that meet defined specifications, performance, or functionality.

• Monitors and replenishes the inventory of assigned products and divisions.

• Monitors and analyzes assigned products and markets for cost-saving opportunities.

• Collaborates with the commodities manager(s) to evaluate and act on forward buy and hedging opportunities.

• Collaborates with the Divisional Category Team to determine system costs and suggested selling prices.

• Ensures products are transferred from fresh to frozen status to limit product loss.

• Collaborates with the divisional Supply Chain Manager(s) to alleviate inventory issues.

• Continually seek to identify and reduce or eliminate process and system costs.

• Communicates category or product details regarding supply issues, cost changes, food show, truckload sale events, etc., to Category Managers, Specialists and appropriate Sales leadership at GFS Division.

• Counsels and directs vendors toward continuous improvement in performance. Provides input to Category Management team for contracted vendor performance improvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• 4 days in office, 1 day from home

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor Degree in Logistics, Purchasing or other Business related field.

• At least five years of previous purchasing/Logistics/replenishment or working knowledge of the supplier community and the foodservice industry.

• Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.

• Understanding of how to create POs.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.

• Results-oriented with strong determination to succeed.

• Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.

• Knowledge of Commodity markets, purchasing, and Logistics /replenishment methods.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.