Junior Buyer

Feesers, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeser's Food Distributors in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Junior Buyer for the Purchasing Team. This onsite role supports inventory replenishment, PO administration, supplier communication, and inventory analysis in assigned categories.

Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, monitoring open POs, coordinating with warehouse, and assisting forecasting activities. 0–2 years’ related experience preferred; Associate/Bachelor’s in a business field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or finance (preferred).
• 0–2 years of purchasing, merchandising, inventory, warehouse, or distribution experience.
• Food service or food distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders within established guidelines.
• Review system-generated purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor open POs for on-time delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers on confirmations and ship dates.
• Resolve discrepancies in quantities, pricing, or deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify stock shortages.

Skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Learning mindset

Task prioritization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Business/SC/Logistics

Job description

Founder's, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is a family-owned, full-line foodservice distributor located in Harrisburg, PA, serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Feeser’s offers an expansive range of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

Junior Buyer – Purchasing Team, Harrisburg, PA

ALL WORK WILL BE PERFORMED ONSITE IN HARRISBURG, PA

Summary

The Junior Buyer is an entry-level purchasing professional responsible for supporting inventory replenishment, purchase order administration, supplier communication, and inventory analysis within assigned categories. This role provides critical support to the purchasing department. The Junior Buyer assists with maintaining product availability, managing order accuracy, resolving purchasing issues, and ensuring purchasing processes are executed efficiently and accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders under established purchasing guidelines.
• Review system-generated purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations and shipment status.
• Resolve discrepancies related to quantities, pricing, or deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential stock shortages.
• Review low‑stock and out‑of‑stock reports daily.
• Assist in balancing inventory levels to support service and turn objectives.
• Serve as the point of contact for routine supplier communications.
• Obtain order confirmations, lead times, and availability updates.
• Track fill rates and report service concerns.
• Escalate supply disruptions and service failures as needed.
• Maintain purchasing reports and inventory performance metrics.
• Support forecasting activities through data collection and reporting.
• Assist with identifying inventory opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams regarding incoming products.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support product transitions, substitutions, and item phase‑outs.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records.
• Support new vendor and item setup processes.
• Ensure purchasing documentation and records remain current.

Skills Required

• Strong decision‑making abilities.
• Great organizational skills.
• Self‑starter who requires limited day‑to‑day direction.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in large ERP system.
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced foodservice distribution environment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance (preferred).
• 0–2 years of purchasing, merchandising, inventory, warehouse, customer service, or distribution experience.
• Preferred: previous food service or food distribution experience.

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.