Purchasing Assistant

SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Assistant reports to a Buyer and is responsible for the following.

Onsite: This is an onsite position, candidate must be able to report to our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA 90040.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares purchase orders as needed.

• Assists department with following purchasing procedures, as well as following up on their orders to ensure that deliveries are timely.

• Assists and/or issues purchase order follow-up to ensure on-time deliveries and correct pricing, terms and specifications.

• Updates sales log reports on a daily basis.

• Updates and inputs cost retail prices on a daily basis.

• Extensive follow-up with store directors and vendors on a daily basis.

• Provides strong data entry support/receivers.

• Responsible for meeting daily deadlines.

• Schedules/sets up vendor appointments.

• Provide general support to Buyers.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Requires an associate degree and/or 2 years' experience of either grocery retail or scan coordinator experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Superior organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills, oral, written, and interpersonal.

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports in spreadsheets using Excel.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Multitask oriented.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with associates, supervisors, and vendors at every level.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $19.50 to $20.50 per hour. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications, including, experience and relevant skills.