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Purchasing Assistant, Produce

Hy-Vee Food Stores
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Additional Considerations (if any) :

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description :

Job Title : Purchasing Assistant, Produce

Department : Produce

FLSA : Non-Exempt

General Function

Assists the Produce Purchasing Specialist with projects and duties as assigned, and assists with ordering fresh produce products.

Core Competencies

Partnerships

Growth mindset

Results oriented

Customer focused

Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to : Produce Purchasing Specialist

Positions that Report to you : None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs administrative / clerical tasks for purchasing specialists and department GVP as needed.

Answers telephone, voice mails and emails; resolves problems and returns calls.

Maintains good communication with the inbound freight department and sends accurate purchase order information.

Determines quantities needed from pre-orders, purchasing software, compiles order information and places orders with vendors.

Maintains relationships with vendors and responds to inquiries regarding order information.

Reviews code date reports and monitors inventory in order to minimize aging of perishable products. Reports issues to the Purchasing Specialists.

Maintains holiday / seasonal files and on-hand inventory during these seasons.

Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a backup to others in the department as needed during absences. (including the purchasing specialists)

Creates pre-order file for upcoming ads.

Assists with watching when items need prorated due to shortages.

Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Send out reports as needed to required personnel.

Assists stores with daily order needs and special orders.

Runs recaps from vendors for store sales.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company

Strong knowledge of the fresh produce industry

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner

Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, Microsoft programs, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 years previous related work experience

Physical Requirements

Visual requirements include : ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

Must be physically able to perform sedentary work : occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.

Must be able to perform the following physical activities : stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job

Calculator, copier, telephone, printer, and PC with Microsoft Office programs

Contacts

Has daily contact with suppliers / vendors and store personnel

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information, including pricing

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