Purchasing Assistant — Data Entry & Vendor Coordination

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

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.