The Buyer Assistant shall work with the Purchasing team to achieve maximum service level, inventory turnover, and return on investment. This position involves assisting with monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels by holding adequate communication with the Warehouse Team and Logistics Coordinator regarding incoming shipments, and requesting quotations from vendors. Import Distributor knowledge a big plus.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
•2 years• experience
AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or health condition in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
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Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assists with Sourcing new food vendors domestically and internationally.
- Maintains pricing concerning on specified products for the current market.
- Advises department heads regarding purchase and supply requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise and delivery needs.
- Assists clients in obtaining proper specifications, quotations, and costs.
- Updates PO arrival dates when necessary and informs the sales team and warehouse team accordingly.
- Regularly updates and ensures expiration dates
- Checks each incoming cargo if vendor has sent the correct expiration dates in the correct USA Format (MM/DD/YYYY).
- Assumes responsibility on overall maintenance for all specified items.
- Negotiates pricing with suppliers and vendors.
- Confers with the marketing team on the introduction of new merchandise.
- Places purchase orders based on assigned authorization or signing limit.
- Resolves any issues pertaining to out-of-stock items, ads for current specials, blow out sales, and pricing.
- Aids with investigations concerning shortages, mishaps, and item substitutions.
- Prepares presentations of new line items for the sales team.
- Surveys vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery times to determine best and/or possible new supply sources.
- Bids long-term contracts of unlimited amounts for frequently purchased items. (Exclusivity)
- Researches and resolves problems with vendors and company departments to facilitate the purchasing process.
- Ensures that purchases comply with internal and external requirements and regulations as well as good purchasing practice.
- Informs staff on government restrictions and regulations and company policy and procedures related to purchasing.
- Maintains proficiency in SAP used for purchasing functions such as inventory control, cost control and sales analysis based on your categories.
- Maintains currency on latest products and trends by reading trade publications, attending trade shows, and developing and maintaining vendor contacts.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Required Qualifications:
•2 years• experience
- Great working knowledge in purchasing and associated administrative duties
- Expert level skills in Excel
- Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as numerical skills
AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or health condition in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
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High School
0-1 years
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