Assistant Buyer: Growth in Purchasing & Analytics

AVI Foodsystems; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture and atmosphere

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Assistant Buyer to support our Headquarters Operations and local locations. You will create purchase orders, manage product sourcing, and collaborate with finance and other departments to ensure timely, cost-efficient supplies.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm with occasional Saturday hours; full-time benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work Monday–Friday from 8:00 am–5:00 pm and occasional Saturday am.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Assertive, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and order products for just-in-time delivery at AVI locations.
• Create Excel spreadsheets to analyze pricing, order history, cost savings and quotes.
• Track vendor purchases and calculate discounts and rebates.
• Source new and alternate products from existing and potential suppliers.
• Maintain cost sheets and pricing with accounts payable.
• Coordinate pricing and vendor information with internal AVI Departments.
• Place orders for items for other AVI Headquarters Departments.
• Assist in maintaining utility, service rates for AVI buildings and locations.
• Track and maintain equipment par levels in the warehouse.
• Assist field operations with non-food and equipment purchases and delivery.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Assertive, outgoing, professional

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Assistant Buyer to support our Headquarters Operations and local locations. You will create purchase orders, manage product sourcing, and collaborate with finance and other departments to ensure timely, cost-efficient supplies.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm with occasional Saturday hours; full-time benefits available.