Assistant-Purchasing

Reser's Fine Foods; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods in Salem, OR is seeking a purchasing clerk to enter replenishment orders, create POs for outside vendors, and coordinate with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve shortages.

You will review requisitions, maintain purchasing files, and respond to inquiries with prompt follow-up in a fast-paced food production environment. This full-time role includes benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Must be skilled in 10-key data entry.
• Knowledge of Business Planning and Control Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters replenishment orders for brokered items.
• Creates purchase order for outside vendors as needed.
• Contacts suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages.
• Reviews requisition orders to verify accuracy and specifications.
• Answers phone questions with prompt follow up.
• Prepares and maintains purchasing files.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Basic PC skills

10-key data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Business Planning and Control Systems

Job description

General Summary:

Enters data from purchase orders and interplant product transfer orders for finished goods.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Enters replenishment orders for brokered items.
2. Creates purchase order for outside vendors as needed.
3. Contacts suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages.
4. Reviews requisition orders to verify accuracy and specifications.
5. Answers phone questions with prompt follow up.
6. Prepares and maintains purchasing files.
7. Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

1. Purchasing experience is preferred.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
3. Basic PC skills are required.
4. Must be skilled in 10-key data entry.
5. Knowledge of Business Planning and Control Systems is preferred.

Working Conditions

1. Office environment.
2. Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger activities.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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