Purchasing (Buyer)

We need a Purchasing Agent (Buyer)

Canton Food Company is a cash and carry wholesale food company that has an opening for an experienced Purchasing Manager for our team of professionals in Los Angeles. We offer competitive wages, good benefits, employee parking and a pension program.

Position Summary:

Purchasing (Buyer) for Beef, Pork, Poultry and Grocery Products.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities

Review product performance and makes decisions to maximize sales performance as well as income performance

Manage the quality and performance of category products

Able to forecast procurement of category assigned and maintaining Inventory levels

Recommend new products and product lines for our category

Manage purchasing authorizations levels for private and national brands

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years in Meat, Produce and or Grocery Items 

Strong verbal and communication skills 

Fast pace, detailed oriented and multitasking 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Proven negotiating skills 

Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Contact Information:  Email resumes to Corporate@cantonfoodco.com or Fax to 213-688-1121 Ext: 225 

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