Associate Buyer jobs in Tiverton, RI

The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer
  • The Chefs' Warehouse
  • Mattapoisett, MA FULL_TIME
  • About The Chefs' Warehouse
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

    Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

    Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
    Curious & Creative
    Hungry For Food & Results
    Entrepreneurial
    Forward Thinking & Flexible
    Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

    Position Summary: Coordinates inventory replenishment activities with suppliers, sales, logistics and operations for assigned categories.

    What you’ll do:
    • Place purchase orders with vendors utilizing an awareness of seasonal fluctuations, market effects and other information that require a high attention to detail to avoid spoilage, overstocks, and shortages.
    • Manage and maintain the entire Purchase-to-Pay process, covering:
    • PO Creation
    • Vendor Confirmation
    • Accurate expected delivery date updates
    • Collaboration with Accounts Payable to ensure payment.
    • Maintain Purchasing system data to effectively generate suggested POs.
    • Maintain necessary required vendor documents (electronic and physical), such as W-9’s, Indemnities, etc.
    • Work closely with:
    • Vendors to ensure POs are filled and delivered in a timely fashion.
    • Vendors to manage FDA issues.
    • Logistics to minimize freight expenses.
    • Sales Managers to manage out-of-stock or over-stock risks.
    • Customer Service teams to enable sales order growth.
    • Buyers to build upon best-practices.
    • Build and maintain vendor relationships to not only support PO fulfillment, but also negotiate volume discounts and price breaks wherever possible.
    • Manage Fusion system issues that impact Purchasing and Receiving.
    • Maintain BFC dating system to minimize close dated issues and Expired product impact.
    About you:
    • 5 years buying experience with a focus on Specialty Food Products for a multi-unit Distribution Organization.
    • Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university preferred.
    • Previous food service distribution and/or food importing experience strongly preferred.
    • Commodity product awareness including blanket commitments, contractual processes, and appropriate market tracking.
    • Advanced Excel Skill and additional Computer skills (JDE, Microsoft Suite – Word and PowerPoint, etc.)
    • Must have a sense of urgency and be able to work under pressure, be comfortable in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
    • Flexible with the ability to work well with all departments and levels of staff both internally & externally.
    • Professional demeanor during all interactions with vendors, customers and fellow employees via phone or in-person.
    • Have a drive to advance within the organization.
    • Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
    • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and a high level of analytical capabilities within Excel
    • Self-starter, professional, goal oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
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    The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

    Perks & Benefits:
    • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
    • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
    • Weekly pay
    • Life Insurance
    • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
    • Employee discounts for travel and events
    • 401k
    The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Buyer
  • Robert Half
  • Manasquan, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Our client is looking for a buyer in the Ocean County area. They will play a crucial role in the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment, materials, and su...
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Buyer
  • SC-Purchasing
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • SC-PurchasingNew Bedford, MASupport ServicesPay Grade: SC016Full-time, Day shift, 8-4:30Req # 78389 Work for One of the World's Best Hospitals! For Five Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast He...
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Senior Buyer
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applicat...
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Purchasing Buyer
  • The Chefs' Warehouse
  • Mattapoisett, MA FULL_TIME
  • About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. W...
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Assistant Buyer
  • KAM Appliances
  • Sagamore, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant Buyer is responsible for ordering products, ensuring timely delivery to the warehouse to meet delivery and pick-up dates scheduled by sales associates. Responsibilities include: Review w...
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Buyer|USD
  • HireTalent
  • Walpole, MA
  • Job Description: Buyer|USD Job Duration: 24 months on W2 Job Location: Walpole, MA As a Buyer in Defense Naval, you will...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Volkswagen Automotive Sales Consultant
  • Balise Motor Sales
  • Warwick, RI
  • Job Details Job Location Volkswagen West Warwick - West Warwick, RI Description Automotive Sales Consultant Every experi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buyer Planner I
  • Teknor Apex Company
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • ** Buyer Planner I** **Job Category****:** Supply Chain **Requisition Number****:** BUYER001889 Showing 1 location **Job...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buyer/ Procurement Specialist 2
  • Siemens Industry Software GmbH
  • Walpole, MA
  • **Buyer/ Procurement Specialist 2** * Walpole, United States of America * SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics * 288...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Produce Buyer
  • Performance Food Group
  • Taunton, MA
  • **Job Attributes** Job ID 52090BR Category Procurement Shift 1st Shift Job Type Full Time Location MA Taunton Operating ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Chevrolet Sales Consultant
  • Balise Motor Sales
  • Warwick, RI
  • Job Details Job Location Chevrolet Warwick - Warwick, RI Description Automotive Sales Consultant Every experience in lif...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Buyer
  • blountsoups.com
  • Fall River, MA
  • ** Senior Buyer** **Job Category****:** Group I **Requisition Number****:** SENIO02798 Showing 1 location **Job Details*...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Life Safety Service Rep III, Sprinkler
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Canton, MA
  • Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, ou...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Tiverton, Rhode Island

Tiverton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 15,780 at the 2010 census. Tiverton is located on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, across the Sakonnet River from Aquidneck Island (also known as the Island of Rhode Island). Together with the adjacent town of Little Compton, the area is disconnected from the rest of the state of Rhode Island. The northern portion of the town is located on Mount Hope Bay. Much of the town is located along a granite ridge which runs in a north–south direction, rising approximately 170 feet in elevation from the bay. A la...
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Income Estimation for Associate Buyer jobs
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