Associate Buyer

Overview

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An Associate Buyer is responsible for purchasing product and managing inventory from a group of manufacturers. Labatt Food Service buys only nationally branded products of high and consistent quality. The Associate Buyer uses proprietary software to replenish inventory at 5 distribution centers in Texas and New Mexico. The Buyer’s objective is to maintain high inventory turn combined with a high fill rate for customers.

Buyers interact continuously both with the food manufacturers and with Labatt sales representatives throughout two states.

• Help to execute marketing promotions
• Work as a member of a purchasing team with other buyers
• Collaborate with sales and management to effectively problem solve

The direct manager is Dustin Hubertus, Director of Purchasing. You are also mentored through frequent interactions with senior buyers. The Associate Buyer who performs best at Labatt demonstrates strategic thinking, problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, independence, strong communication, and a commitment to the success of the organization.

The most important personal characteristics for an associate buyer are cooperativeness and willingness to help.

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Successful buyers have majored in English, History, Agriculture, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Discipline to work independently
• Enjoy working with others and effective communication skills

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Food and Beverage Services