Procurement Assistant: Vendor & Order Coordination

Sysco Corp.; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Seattle, Inc is looking for an Assistant Buyer to manage clerical purchasing duties from order entry to clearance. You will communicate with vendors, verify pricing, and support merchandising tasks. The role includes confirmations, order entry, and expediting orders as demand changes occur.

Back-up merchandising support may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2 years of purchasing or inventory experience.

Qualifications

• Handles purchasing clerical duties from order entry to clearance.
• Communicates with vendors and verifies pricing.
• Supports merchandising responsibilities and confirmations.

Responsibilities

• Vendor communication and scheduling of carrier appointments.
• Assist Merchandisers with confirmations and order entry.
• Expedite orders due to demand changes.
• Act as Merchandiser back-up as needed.

Skills

Vendor communication

Order entry

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

AS400 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Job description

Sysco Seattle, Inc is looking for an Assistant Buyer to manage clerical purchasing duties from order entry to clearance. You will communicate with vendors, verify pricing, and support merchandising tasks. The role includes confirmations, order entry, and expediting orders as demand changes occur.

Back-up merchandising support may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2 years of purchasing or inventory experience.