Overview
Assistant Buyer Jobs in Elgin, Illinois, USA at Buckhead Meat and Seafood
JOB SUMMARY
Entry-level role assisting in a variety of duties within the merchandising function. Inventory replenishment, pricing products with oversight and administrative support. The purpose of the role is to ensure continuous hands-oninventory management.
Full time onsite in Hampshire IL (not remote)
Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain appropriate stock levels of supplies, ingredients or products within the area of oversight.
Manage POs (purchase order), price inventory (with oversight), effectively communicate with suppliers, minimal price negotiation.
Work with internal QC and suppliers on any quality mis-ship or inventory return issues.
Provide Merchandising Administrative support running reports etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelors preferred
Experience
1-year experience in Merchandising/Buying/Purchasing
food service background preferred
Professional Skills
Proficient in MS Office, detail-oriented, good verbal and written communication skills.
Describe the most important decisions made by this position.
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Keeping an adequate inventory level for needs while maximizing buy efficiencies.
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Negotiate to price with suppliers and pricing of inventory internally with approval from Purchasing Director or Vice President.
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Title: Assistant Buyer
Company: Buckhead Meat and Seafood
Location: Elgin, Illinois, USA
Category: Business (Business Administration), Administrative/Clerical (Business Administration)
