About the company  

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. 

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. 

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them. 

 

Bring your flavor 

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.  

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What you will be doing 

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Replenishment Manager, Sales Managers, Operations managers, and other Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a promotionally active desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.  

The position will be based in Tolleson, AZ.  

 

Main responsibilities 

Collaborates with suppliers, store operations, distribution centers and division office personnel to accomplish job functions.   Coach, Train, and Mentor Buyers   Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.   Forecast Demand and Creates Purchase Orders based on need.    Work with Retail partners on Promotional and Holiday Forecasts to ensure highest fill rate while managing consistent quality of product  Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.   Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.   Based on projections, review key KPI’s and track towards objectives being achieved.  Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.   Maintains necessary files and records.   Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.  

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.  

 

What we are searching for  

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred or equivalent work experience.  Two plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry preferred.  Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.  Understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.  Planning and organizing skills.  Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.  Proficient with MS 365 products.  Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbents will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.  Travel Requirements: Less than 10% 

 

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

 

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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