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Hiring Buyer for a large Food and Beverage Distributor Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:45pm Pay Rate $23.00-$28.00The Buyer is responsible for developing and maintaining core supplier relationships. Buyers will source food products needed, obtain quotes, negotiate prices and place purchase orders for materials required to reach production goals. Buyers play an integral part in the achievement of on time delivery, quality, productivity, and inventory goals. JOB DUTIESSource & order material to support production for assigned commodities
Initiates quote process with suppliers, evaluates supplier bids and participates in price negotiations
Maintains purchase order updating delivery dates, price or other required supplier information
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
Executes purchase order cancellations and resolves invoice discrepancies
Places orders for submitted purchase requisitions. Reviews for accuracy, pricing, and delivery
Coordinate the return of material, corrective action, replacement of conforming material and rework/scrap cost reimbursement
Prepares reports, plans and updates metrics as required
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma required
Minimum of 2+ years of procurement/purchasing experience
Food and beverage experience preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (V-lookups experience highly preferred)
Advanced to expert level negotiation and problem-solving skills required
About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
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