What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Purchasing Agent - International Food Distributor (35364) position at Activ8 Recruitment and Solutions?
A food wholesale in the Livonia, MI area is currently seeking a Buyer/ Purchasing Candidate to join their organization. This is a full-time job, Monday to Friday direct hire with full benefits opportunity. Entry-level/Junior -level experienced candidates and recent graduates from school are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities of Buyer/Purchasing Agent:
- Create purchase orders for sales team contracts with suppliers and distributors.
- Duties shall be performed punctually based on instruction from the front office and fulfill the requirements of customers.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and the internal front/mid-office.
- Communicate with clients in an effective and professional manner.
- Communicate with customers to ensure product arrives safely and without any damages or issues.
- Coordinate supply to ensure product can be received and shipped in a timely manner.
- Visit off-site storage once in a week (15mins away from the office)
- Any other duties assigned by the management or supervisor.
Requirements of Buyer/Purchasing Agent:
- Business-level English required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn our inventory management system (with training)
- Customer service skills.
- Korean or Japanese language skills preferred
- This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
