What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at J Polep Distribution Services/NCD?
National Convenience Distributors (NCD) has five divisions and is the largest full-line convenience store distributor, serving the East Coast. Our group of companies have shared nearly identical family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophies for generations. By employing talented team members who bring their experience, knowledge, and commitment to hard work, NCD continues to expand and provide opportunities for growth and development for its employees.
J Polep Distribution Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCD, is seeking a Buyer with experience purchasing consumer package goods, food service products, perishable goods, and tobacco products. J Polep has been servicing the New England area and beyond for over 120 years. This position is in Chicopee, MA, in person and is part of a supportive & energetic Purchasing team.
Essential Functions
- A buyer will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to inventory analysis, price book management, marketing, alternative markets, and negotiating with vendors.
- Manages all purchasing activities, especially grocery items, produce and perishables.
- Direct interaction with all departments within the company, as well as key customers
- Analyze changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Receive orders and grants approval for purchases of goods and services.
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vacation & Sick time
STD, LTD & Life Insurance
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.'
- Must have 3 Years of experience purchasing Consumer Packaged Goods, Food Service, Perishable goods, Tobacco a plus
- Familiarity with a wide variety of industry concepts, practices and procedures
- Must have prior experience in procurement of CPG products
- C-Store experience is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Oracle Cloud Base experience
Excellent communication skills: phone, verbal and written
Excellent negotiation skills
Must possess a high level of professionalism while working in a team environment
Must be highly skilled with the Microsoft Office suite
E3 Replenishment Inventory knowledge
NCD is an equal opportunity employer. The job’s responsibilities and tasks may be modified and expanded over time.
