Assistant Buyer (Non-Food)

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

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day.

Joining our team encompasses competitive salaries; health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions; paid vacation and holidays; comprehensive training; a generous 401(k) program; growth opportunities; and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more.

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Assistant Buyer.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & 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 increases and prepare requests for quotes
• Track vendor purchases and calculate discounts and volume incentive rebates
• Source new and alternate products from existing and potential suppliers
• Maintain approved cost sheets and Great Plains pricing with accounts payable department.
• Manage process for vendor approval and performance. Coordinate pricing and approved vendor information with other internal AVI Departments
• Coordinate all information with Finance and Operations necessary for smallwares, equipment and supply purchases following correct AVI Policy and Procedures
• Place orders for all items approved for other AVI Headquarters Departments such as IT, Marketing, Sales and Fulfillment Center
• Assist in maintaining utility, trash, pest control and other service rates for all AVI buildings and locations
• Track, order, and maintain various par levels of equipment in the equipment warehouse.
• Assist AVI field operations with nonfoods and equipment purchases and delivery.

Requirements:

• Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm and an occasional Saturday am
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
• Assertive, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace atmosphere
• Previous administrative experience

Benefits:
AVI offers:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE