Procurement Support Specialist – Meat Sales

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

401(k) with match

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states.

This role supports the Meat Sales team with procurement tasks, PO creation, and daily orders, enabling efficient store operations and retailer collaboration. The position emphasizes strong Excel/Access skills, fast-paced multitasking, and effective communication with brokers, vendors,

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel and Access knowledge.
• Strong math skills and proficient in 10-key.
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of SCM and mainframe systems and functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers in all procurement aspects of the department with primary responsibility of creating PO’s and assisting member retailers.
• Contact brokers, vendors, and sales representatives for needed information by the department.
• Create promotional (Excel) documents pertinent to item and category information or as requested the Buyers or Sales Manager.
• Enter store orders in the system and re-bill out of stocks / reship product.
• Submit and research store credit requests.
• Track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Create on Demand reports for Buyers and Category Managers on a daily basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing back of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Move daily stores orders as needed to support daily retail service level.
• Communicate with the corporate traffic department and suppliers on email or phone.
• Perform other duties as required by Sales Manager or Buyers.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Strong math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states.

This role supports the Meat Sales team with procurement tasks, PO creation, and daily orders, enabling efficient store operations and retailer collaboration. The position emphasizes strong Excel/Access skills, fast-paced multitasking, and effective communication with brokers, vendors,