This position is responsible for supporting purchasing of seafood on a large scale serving the eleven WFM regions with stores in the United States and Canada. This is a great opportunity to join the Whole Foods Market Global Perishable Purchasing team in pursuit of the highest quality and sustainable seafood for Whole Foods Market customers.

Will Do

• Execute purchasing tasks as determined by purchasing team leadership
• Support global buyers with purchasing management including shipping, billing, receiving, problem arrival resolution
• Support purchasing team with communication with regions, global teams, and suppliers
• Organize and execute purchase orders in a timely, accurate and effective manner
• Secure appropriate dispatch information, work with transportation to fill trucks and deliver the best possible landed costs
• Collate order guides and post in P3, and item maintenance as needed
• Support new item request in P3 and iCon verification
• Assist with supplier onboarding process
• Assist buyers and team leadership with reporting, research, and other special projects
• Attend vendor business reviews and participate in special projects as directed by the Purchasing TL
• Communicate effectively with Global and Regional Seafood Buyers and Suppliers
• Team player! Whatever it takes to get the job done!
• Help create a fun, exciting and positive atmosphere within the GPP purchasing office

Must Have:

• Commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Whole Foods Market
• 2 years relevant industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to ask for anything
• A strong understanding of seafood terminology and industry standards
• Excellent communication skills, ability to teach, mentor and overcome challenges with various personalities, excellent team building skills
• Flexibility for all schedules which can include weekends, nights and holidays
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A passion for seafood, able to articulate and impart this passion onto the team
• Excellent negotiation skills and aptitude for category management and sales planning
• A strong will for and aptitude at creating a healthy work environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.