Job description

ABOUT

Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (Spud.com) is North America's greenest grocer. We operate in 7 cities across the west coast and have over 16,000 customers. In each location we hire locally, buy locally, and deliver locally. Spud.com believes we ought to be the most socially responsible, environmentally sound, and financially viable organic delivery company in North America, while we also simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, staff, suppliers and community partners.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Sustainable Urban Produce Delivery is currently seeking a full-time Grocery Buyer to join our growing team in Los Angeles, CA. The primary objective of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Grocery Purchasing function, ensuring the best local grocery products are sourced at the best price and delivered just in time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate weekly grocery purchase orders, specials pricing and product promotions.
• Continually source new, local, and quality grocery products and suppliers to complement product offerings.
• Conduct competitive research to ensure price points are competitive within the industry.
• Meet with brokers and attend grocery wholesale tradeshows to source new products and discover price saving opportunities.
• Inventory management to include: completing all product notes, ingredient lists, vendor and produce notes, website images, and ensuring completion of periodic cycle counts on all products.
• Ensure that the web-site is continually updated and accurate and that all products have appropriate photos.
• Help set purchasing and inventory targets for the team that support the Strategic Plan.
• Execute on annual promotional calendar events and ensure timely completion.
• Review promotional programs and provide recommendations for future promotional programs.
• Prepare weekly performance statistics.
• Implement and help develop policies and procedures related to grocery purchasing and inventory control.
• Perform other duties as required by the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with grocery purchasing and management in an established grocery store is required.
• At least 3+ years of general purchasing experience.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task.
• Candidates must be adaptable to different situations and personalities and work well under pressure.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.

COMPENSATION

We strive to provide meaningful work, competitive compensation, and other opportunities for staff to share in the success of the company. This position is eligible to participate in our Benefits, Stock Option, and Profit Sharing programs.

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