Purchasing Assistant

Ben E. Keith; Missouri City (TX); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Ben E. Keith Company in Texas invites applications for a Purchasing Assistant who will compile information, draw up purchase orders, and process procurement in support of our distribution operations.

You will maintain supplier relationships, monitor inventory levels, respond to inquiries, verify specifications, and help control costs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

A strong eye for detail and proficiency with MS Office are essential.

Formación

• 2 to 5 years Marketing or Purchasing experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license - Required to perform company business.
• Knowledge and ability to competently us MS Office, internet and email - willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Associates or related degree /related experience resulting in equivalent level of knowledge and experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and departments.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient and order more materials.
• Respond to inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and specifications.
• Prepare and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compare prices, specs and delivery dates to get the best bid.
• Track status of requisitions, contracts and orders.
• Approve bills for payment.
• Locate suppliers via catalogs and internet; interview suppliers.
• Special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Educación

Associates degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

The Purchasing Assistant will compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. The Purchasing Assistant will select, order and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements.

• Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
• Prepare purchase orders - send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform buying duties when necessary.
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders.
• Calculate costs of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and those goods meet specifications.
• Approve bills for payment.
• Locate suppliers using sources such as catalogs and the internet, interview supplier about products for ordering.
• Special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years Marketing or Purchasing experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license - Required to perform company business
• Knowledge and ability to competently us MS Office, internet and email - willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Associates or related degree /related experience resulting in equivalent level of knowledge and experience is required.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results‐driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­cative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.