Assistant Buyer

Harbor Foodservice of Seattle LLC; England; Hybrid; Full time

Job description

Overview

Harbor Foodservice is seeking an exceptional individual to support our team of buyers. Top-notch communication skills are the key to success in this job, so we are looking for a customer-focused, team-oriented professional who is always guided by the needs of our customers. Interested individuals may apply online at www.harborfoodservice.com. Whenever possible, current Harbor team members will be given first consideration for all positions, providing they meet all the requirements and qualifications as outlined.

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include paid vacation, sick, personal and holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and Employee Assistance Program.

The pay range is between $24.00 per hour and $26.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

This individual will assist buyers in responsibilities surrounding purchasing and inventory management.

• Ensure that vendors receive our purchase orders and process order confirmations sent to them.
• Research and resolve price discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Perform vendor and item setup and maintenance.
• Set up special order item numbers, place special orders and drop shipments, monitor and follow up on unshipped special orders.
• Perform pricing uploads.
• Oversee non-stock item programs, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work directly with vendors, category management, and the sales department to identify and liquidate products that are aged inventory, have a short shelf life, and/or are overstocked.
• Assist buyers with vendor issues, including product returns and requests for item or price information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills are critical to success in this job. Candidates must be outstanding communicators and be able to work effectively with diverse individuals, often under pressure and time constraints.
• High school degree required, college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Purchasing experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Computer literacy essential, including MS Word and Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other online communication tools is helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize workload, and ability to work well with all levels of associates and customers.
• Must be customer-focused and able to provide excellent service for both internal and external customers.
• Great time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize heavy workload required.

Full-time position

Benefits: Full package

Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of every Wednesday and Thursday required in office. Days in the office are subject to increase.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled