Produce Buyer (THIS POSITION IS IN WINDSOR LOCKS, CT) Windsor Locks, CT ID: R-257112 Job Family: Procurement Job Type: Regular Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices ? every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Buyer, you will maintain agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels, engage with customers on service levels, and partner with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow and supply chain. Job Description Full Time, Hybrid Role - post training Location: Windsor Locks, CT or North Hatfield, MA You will contribute by: Procuring products from branded and non-branded vendors. Achieving targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues. Negotiating with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels and coordinate action against close coded, expired and other unproductive inventory. Accomplishing budgeted inventory levels, utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends. Work with team-members to achieve established goals. Taking lead on additional responsibilities for the team and/or department ? i.e. priority list creation, centralized vendor point of contact, inventory projects/initiatives, manage customer-specific processes, etc. Interacting with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues. Partnering with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals. Travel Required: No We offer: Weekly Pay Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision) Company matched 401K PTO and Holiday Pay offered Career Progression Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Health & Wellness program Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs Employee Assistance Program We?re searching for candidates with: Sound statistical acumen, interpretation and analytical ability. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. 2-5 Years of relevant experience Grocery setting retail experience preferred but not required.