Buyer Purchaser

Job Description

J Polep Distribution Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCD, is seeking a Buyer with experience purchasing consumer package goods, food service products and perishable goods. 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.

• 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 grant approval for purchases of goods and services.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

Education:

BA DEGREE

• 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.

• 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.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

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.