Job Description
PURCHASING BUYER/EXPEDITER/PLANNER
Compensation: $29.00 - $51.25/hr
Monday- Friday: 9am- 5pm
Summary
This position is responsible for purchasing and coordinating the timely availability and delivery of products to meet both customer and production needs.
Essential Functions
- Perform purchasing activities for the plant and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability to meet customer orders and production requirements. Review scheduled and projected requirements to determine purchasing needs and maintain inventory as needed.
- Determine how and when to place orders based on corporate policies, plant procedures and budget requirements.
- Verify pricing, freight and other charges on all orders. Ensure that billed data matches the price quotes before releasing data for processing. Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies as required.
- Coordinate with other departments to update and/or expedite purchase orders based on changing requirements and purchasing history.
- Review inventory levels to identify shortages, excess inventory or discrepancies and take appropriate corrective action.
- Enter and track supplier deviations and associated credits.
- Assist Department by establishing and maintaining records, updating system data and by performing various clerical functions as directed.
- Provide inventory assistance as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school diploma plus 2 years of college or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
- Minimum 6 months experience in purchasing/buyer role within the food production industry.
- Ability to pass Comprehension and Math Tests
- Must have Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and AS 400.
Work Environment
General office setting.
SAFETY & GMP OBJECTIVES
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other regulatory rules and regulations (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”).
- Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Ability to check emails regularly and respond accordingly if necessary.
- Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.
OTHER
- Attend daily meetings with your team.
- An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Also…
Must be able to attend work as scheduledMust be able to read and write in EnglishMust be able to perform basic math problemsMust be able to perform the jobs of his team members
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructionsMust be able to interact with others in a professional manner.
Purchasing Buyer is supported and backed up by other purchasing staff and the Purchasing Manager.
Purchasing Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
- Vacation Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Broadview, Illinois |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Salary | $29–$51.25 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1883 |
| Website | https://www.foodsco.net/ |
About Company
Foods Co., also known as Food 4 Less in Southern California, Illinois and Indiana, operates in Central and Northern California. Together these stores serve more than 2 million customers each week. The company is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Foods Co. core values of Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Inclusion and Safety frame our work and decisions daily. At Foods Co., we value our diversity and constantly strive to reflect this characteristic in our work force, the companies we do business with and the Customers we serve. Foods Co offers a variety of positions in our retail store locations. We offer competitive pay, health benefits for those who qualify, 401(k) retirement plan and career advancement opportunities. Our associates receive continual training and development to help achieve success within their roles.
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