Assistant Buyer (Non-Food)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture and atmosphere

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunit

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. in Warren, OH is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities and vendor management.

You will prepare purchase orders, analyze pricing data, and assist with cost savings initiatives to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods for AVI locations. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Excel, and previous administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills including MS Office.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Assertive, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Previous administrative experience.

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 approved cost sheets and pricing with accounts payable.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

General computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Administrative experience

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

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
• Excellent computer skills
• 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

• 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