Junior Buyer

This employee will perform purchasing functions and assist other purchasing employee in the efficient procurement of meat products. This role is generalist in nature as it relates to different meat & seafood commodities. The job is supportive in nature with the potential move into a lead buying role given performance over time. This position will report to the Senior Vice President.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting various buying leads in processing procurement documents.
• Managing pre order purchases and inventory
• Learning the SAP software currently deployed by the company
• Preparing confidential information, i.e. price lists, inventories
• Covering for buying lead while on PTO
• Understanding and contributing to the Porky culture
• Communicating and developing relationships with sales team and vendors.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of purchasing experience in a protein distribution business
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Strong clerical skills including computing skills and a moderate proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications
• Must be reliable and be available to work early morning schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Knowledge of meat/seafood and related products

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of purchasing experience in a protein distribution business
• Experience using SAP Information Systems

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time off
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

No agencies please

Equal Opportunity:

It is the policy of Porky Products to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carteret, NJ 07008: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000