Assistant Buyer

Performance Foodservice; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is seeking a responsible individual to assist in Purchasing processes, manage purchase orders, invoicing, and customer interactions. You will be key in ensuring timely and quality service.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 to 12 months of relevant experience. The company offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and a safe, inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• 6 - 12 Months Procurement, warehouse and/or administrative experience in related area.

Responsibilities

• Assist personnel in Purchasing confirming all purchase orders and processing drop ships.
• Prepare orders to be dropped ship directly to customers.
• File all special orders.
• Assist in pricing and sourcing products.
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
• Interface with various departments and management.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and wide range of company personnel in a positive and proactive manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships.
• Prepare orders to be dropped ship directly to customers.
• File all special orders.
• Assist in pricing and sourcing products based on product merchandising knowledge.
• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors and company personnel in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensuring that customers’ and vendors’ questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interface with management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Multi-Unit Accounts, Customer Service, Transportation, and Information Services, in-house freight traffic management personnel, Vice President, Purchasing, and other Purchasing personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6 - 12 Months Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.