What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent (Buyer) position at North American?
Position Overview
The Purchasing Agent will work with external vendors, internal sales teams, warehouse teams and operations teams. We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Agent / Buyer that will work withing the food services industry. This role does require someone that is Bilingual in English / Spanish.
Hourly range for this role is $24hr-$28hr depending on experience of the individual.
Responsibilities Include :
Responsible for the effective and accurate performance of assigned clerical and purchasing functions.
Executes against reports and compiles information to share with the buyers, operations and vendors as necessary.
Actively resolve issues or concerns that pertain to work related and assigned tasks.
Follows up with suppliers regarding status checks on purchase orders and creates / adjusts orders as needed.
Replenishes stock in a timely manner to avoid being out of stock. Verify quantity and quality of stock received from manufacturer.
Prepares a variety of documents, reports, and records.
Balance all invoices against order confirmation along with freight charges and quantities received.
Issue credits and return authorization for all short, damaged, and / or expired products.
Completes miscellaneous purchasing and clerical duties as assigned.
Works directly with Management & Sales Reps on researching new product and providing costs.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective, professional business relations with suppliers.
Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems or concerns.
Attends and participates in meetings as required.
Completes special projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have :
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Research and problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Bilingual ).
Able to work on multiple projects at one time.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to be discreet and handle highly confidential information.
1-2 years of foodservice experience buying food products is highly desired.
Bilingual in Spanish is a MUST.
Salary : $24 - $28
