Junior Buyer

Description

We are excited to announce that our company is currently seeking a junior buyer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the buying industry. As a junior buyer, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable skills and knowledge. 

If you are looking for a new adventure, consider joining the largest independently owned center-of-the-plate food distributor in New England and Eastern New York, we pride ourselves on providing quality products and unparalleled service to our customers and a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding for our employees.

Ingredients for your Success:

As the Junior Buyer, you will be a key part of the team focused on supporting the buyers and other stakeholders in placing orders, supporting the purchasing team, and creating and distributing necessary communications to the sales team, leadership, and vendors. This position is a non-exempt, regular full-time role that reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

To be eligible for the Junior Buyer role, you are committed to growing into a Commodity Buyer role in the future. 

Requirements

• Must be organized and able to execute purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must maintain daily and weekly communications for the sales and purchasing team.
• Oversee item and vendor maintenance as needed.
• Buying and product training – the ability to work with buyers to learn all commodities as assigned. 
• Maintains proper stock levels and parts of assigned items and categories.
• Able to build trust, cooperation, and commitment to achieving mutual goals through teamwork.
• Dependable - Consistently acts upon instructions from supervisor and uses good judgment in situations requiring independent decision-making. Adheres to the company attendance policy.
• Works closely with all buyers on a rotating basis to learn each purchasing category. 
• Works closely with leadership and buyers to execute larger procurement goals and strategy.
• Able to work flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends if/when needed.
• Able to learn and grow into a buyer role within two years of the start of the apprenticeship 
• Other tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Work Environment  AND Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in a standard office or remote setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards; substantial time is spent working on a computer. 
• Working in a cold environment for limited times, when necessary, in the Warehouse is also required.

Education Required

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• A college degree, is preferred.

Experience and Other Skills Required

• Experience in purchasing and/or proteins is preferable but not required.  
• Must be able to conduct oneself professionally, with the ability to multi-task, and ability to follow directions. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

The PRIME Example

Our MISSION is to meet our customers’ needs by providing cost-competitive center-of-the-plate products with flexible and efficient distribution services.

Our VISION is to be New England’s most valued provider of center-of-the-plate products through superior sourcing practices, product knowledge, and service options.

Our VALUES and success rely on relationships built on trust, fairness, respect, honesty, and teamwork. 

 
Perks at its Prime: You’ll enjoy great employee appreciation perks including annual employee outings and events, employee appreciation days, Holiday Parties, volunteer opportunities, and more! In addition to our exceptional culture and career growth opportunities, you’ll also be eligible to receive these great benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $25,000 company-paid Life Insurance w/option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Permanent Life, Cancer, and Accident Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(K) with weekly employer match
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Paid Time Off, increasing with tenure
• Employee Purchase Program – Quality products at a discount ($.10/lb. over cost or $1.00/case over cost)
• Turkey for Thanksgiving
• Prime Roast for Christmas
• Ham for Easter
• Holiday Party
• Safety Shoe Program (qualifying positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply now and be a part of a company that is committed to delivering exceptional service above all else. For more information about who we are and what we do, visit primesourcefoods.biz.

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