Assistant Buyer

Staffmark Group; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k

Paid holidays and time off

Supplemental insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Emeryville is seeking a Buyer's Assistant for a 3-6 month assignment with potential extension based on performance. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, on-time inbound logistics, and strong vendor communication to support the buying team.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders, researching retail values, verifying descriptions and prices, and processing supplier invoices promptly while maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders; ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Verify retail values and input in purchase orders.
• Verify product descriptions and update prices as needed.
• Process supplier invoices promptly with minimal past dues.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist with Print & Digital AD processes and PO tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Location:

Emeryville 94608; Hybrid 3 days onsite

Duration:

3-6 months with potential to extend depending on performance/continued need

What We Offer:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• long and short-term disability
• 401k

We strive to deliver genuine support throughout the duration of the recruiting process, the length of the assignment, and your ongoing career.

About Our Organization:

Come and support our long-standing partner in the food / grocery industry. This company has been in business for over 75 years. They promote a positive and fun culture and strive to give back to local communities.

About the Role:

The primary responsibility of a Buyer's Assistant is to provide the support required to purchase product with a focus on accurate and efficient data entry, on-time inbound logistics, and superior customer service. This role aids the buying team and ensures accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communications between vendors and corresponding buyers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create purchase orders; Ensure that purchase orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that retails and values are properly researched and input in purchase orders
• Verifies product descriptions and update elsewhere prices as needed
• Relentless focus on ensuring all supplier invoices are processed timely with minimal past dues
• Maintains positive working relationships and effective communication with suppliers, internal departments, stores and distribution centers
• Establishes and maintains a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls, ensures timely follow-up on issues within 24 hours
• Setup suppliers, items, and modules with maximum accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Responds to all store issues and inquiries promptly
• Quickly reacts and processes pinks, yellows, red alerts, price changes and corrective billings
• Ownership of Print & Digital AD Process to include product image proofing, accurate AD File, Delayed Distributions, Purchase Order tracking, and AD images
• Other projects as needed

About You:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, outgoing, willingness to help others and openness to learn
• Proficient use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Detail Oriented and highly organized
• Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask with broad workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven team player, self-motivated, independent-thinker
• Ability to reprioritize tasks and work frequently

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• retirement and savings plans
• paid holidays and time off
• supplemental insurance
• additional wellness or incentive programs

Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.