Purchasing Assistant

We Deliver the Goods: 

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more 
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect 

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• $26.00 - $29.00

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will administer daily purchasing procedures, conduct administrative tasks, and provide support activities that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently.
You will manage purchasing processes, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to handle a multitude of tasks, and collaborate with buyers to add value for all our vendors and customers. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Assist purchasing department with data entry of items and vendor set-up in AS400 & R6.  

• Assist buyers with setting up new items and distributions, including special order product and foodservice program and ordering. 

• Manage input and shipment processing of all special orders. 

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure special order product is received into system for billing. 

• Manage forced inventory distributions which includes data entry, verifying product availability, working with buyers and managing shipment timing 

• Manage distributions for new store openings which includes coordinating with multiple internal departments and the customer. 

• Assist with customer service inquiries, internal or external 

• Operate internal computerized inventory system and process manual orders. 

• Write and manage CDU Vendor billing. 

• Create and maintain weekly/monthly reports. and distribute to necessary parties 

• Work with internal redistribution department to identify no shows for receiving appointments.  

• Assist with miscellaneous projects and conduct research as needed.  

• Maintain documents, filings, and other reports in accordance with policies and practices.  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process. 

• Ability to communicate effectively. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Windows-based programs.  

• Familiarity and working knowledge of AS400, buying systems and SAP. 

• Critical thinking skills and ability to shift priorities, flexible.