Purchasing Clerk: Detail-Driven Buyer Support

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is a nation’s leading members-only wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, delis, convenience stores, and other foodservice businesses. The Buying Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Purchasing team to ensure accurate order processing, item maintenance, and vendor communication.

This role helps maintain product availability, data accuracy, and smooth coordination between vendors, warehouse, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years administrative, purchasing, or office experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Confirm order details including pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete shipments.
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Set up new items in internal system and maintain product data including cost changes and descriptions.
• Update pricing and promotional information as directed by Buyer.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order confirmations and availability.
• Coordinate with warehouse on delivery schedules and receiving issues.
• Assist in resolving product shortages or substitutions and address accounting issues.
• Run daily inventory and sales reports; flag potential out-of-stocks or overstocks to Buyer; support shrinks reporting.
• Maintain vendor files and contracts; prepare reports for Buyers and management; assist with special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Restaurant Depot is a nation’s leading members-only wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, delis, convenience stores, and other foodservice businesses. The Buying Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Purchasing team to ensure accurate order processing, item maintenance, and vendor communication.

This role helps maintain product availability, data accuracy, and smooth coordination between vendors, warehouse, and