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Department Buyer at Erie Food Co-op
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Purchasing, Pricing, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Clerical Tasks

Industry

Retail

Description
Description Buyers are trained to assist in departmental purchasing and can be in any of the organizational departments that purchase items from vendors for sale at our stores. Buyers work closely with Department Managers to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the department. They also may help in a variety of roles on the sales floor and behind-the-scenes including cash handling, stocking shelves, fronting, prepping produce, cleaning, and helping with basic clerical tasks such as filing documents. Essential Functions Customer Service Purchasing & Pricing Merchandising & Promotions Operations & Maintenance (inventory) Financial Performance (sales and margin) Requirements Required Education and Experience 1. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience, in a retail setting preferred; grocery store setting highly desirable. 2. Minimum one (1) year experience as a purchaser/buyer preferred. 3. Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered. 4. Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), data entry, and Internet applications required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications 1. Be willing and able to obtain Erie County food handling certification, if needed. 2. Be willing and able to continue education/training on whole and natural foods and on cooperative and grocery trends, as needed or required.
Responsibilities
The Department Buyer assists in purchasing items from vendors and works with managers to ensure efficient department operations. Responsibilities also include sales floor support, such as stocking, cleaning, and basic clerical work.