Distribution Center Buyer

Job Description

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store : we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

The Buyer will purchase and manage merchandise, commodities, and products for resale. The Buyer will assist in preparing reports, data entry and special projects as assigned. Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional level of customer service to stores.
• Maintain awareness of new products, research new vendors and regularly incorporate new products into overall product mix.
• Ensure accuracy of cost and sell prices.
• Provide correct product information to Order Management in order to print accurate pick tickets.
• Authorize payment of invoices or returned merchandise.
• Coordinate and expedite most cost effective transportation of purchases.
• Work closely with vendors to maximize service and minimize cost on assigned products.
• Select and order merchandise from showings by manufacturers and brokers.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships.
• Maximize margins through inventory management, negotiation, category management, forward buys, and price items appropriately for resale.
• Stay abreast of product knowledge and industry trends by becoming familiar with customer’s attitudes, preference, and purchasing problems.
• Monitor inventory levels and prepare Purchase Orders.
• Inspect and grade or appraise agricultural commodities, or other merchandise to determine value and yield.
• Inspect exchanged or refunded merchandise.
• Participation in quarterly physical inventories.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with Facility Team Leader, Purchasing Director, other Directors, Team Leaders, all Team Members and, Regional Product Coordinators.
• Models and cultivates effective inter-department and inter-facility communication.
• Maintain and facilitate communication with department Specialists and Team Leaders at the store level regarding product movement, new items, specials, margins, credits, and discontinued items.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Desired Work Experiences

The wage range for this position is $56,160.00-$100,941.50 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site :

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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