Are you an experienced Buyer in the Food Industry? PeopleShare is partnering with a staple Chicago wholesaler to staff a Meat Buyer role. Don't miss out on this AWESOME career opportunity!

***PeopleShare Chicago, IL is HIRING IMMEDIATELY! ***

Openings are limited - Apply RIGHT NOW! Experienced applicants only! Call Shaun @ (773)225-3000 to express interest

Job Details for Meat Buyer:

Schedule: 8a-5p (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: 70K - 85K/Year

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities for Meat Buyer:

The Meat Buyer will also be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.
- Understand meat procurement process.
- Procure protein-based products from approved vendors.
- Collaborate with Merchandisers on new products.
- Work with Sales Representatives to ensure best practices are utilized.
- Drive a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Assist in national distribution sales of Barn to Butcher brand.
- Negotiate prices with suppliers to maximize profitability.
- Ensure suppliers and customers are properly set up with required QA documentation, credit profiles, contracts and any other pertinent detail required by internal audit.
- Develop and enhance customer and supplier relationships by providing superior communication and timely follow-through.
- Maintain awareness of all costs including truck and storage rates to make effective decisions on commodity movements.
- Service customer and supplier needs as requested, able to respond with urgency, problem solving quickly as required.
- Support department by reporting to business leaders in regular cadence on opportunities, wins and losses.
- Partner with management to understand broad sense of costs and opportunities to enhance margins.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Deep understanding of commodity proteins
A recent book of business
Meat Experience
5-7 years of procurement or outside/inside sales experience (preferred)
Self-starter in a highly competitive industry
Superior communication and presentation skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated initiative, urgency, commitment, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Spanish speaking a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus and facilitate problem-
Experience solving and collaborating in a matrix environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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