Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Washington, DC

Assistant Buyers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of products and services within industrial manufacturing companies. They are responsible for assisting the Buyers in selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the supply chain to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials and components.

Matern Staffing is currently seeking an Assistant Buyer for a food manufacturing facility located in Stafford, Virginia.

As an Assistant Buyer, you will utilize your problem-solving skills and expertise in purchasing to plan and oversee the procurement of materials necessary for the daily operations of the plant. You will be tasked with ensuring efficient supply chain management and adherence to best practices. While some days may be challenging, you will find satisfaction in upholding the quality standards of the supply chain.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation (5 days after six months of employment, 10 days from 1-4 years of employment, 15 days after 5 years of employment)
• Sick Leave and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with 10% employer matching (after one year of employment)

What You'll Do:

• Purchasing, Receiving, and Shipping
• Evaluate cost, specifications, and appearance of existing ingredients and packaging
• Generate Purchase Orders for ingredients, packaging, plant supplies, and special-order materials with low inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries
• Manage inventory, including conducting weekly and end-of-month physical counts and analyzing inventory data to identify discrepancies and propose solutions
• Maintain and update material and vendor master records, as well as items and work-in-progress (WIP) costs
• Input shipping/receiving data, forecast/actual orders, and physical inventory into the material control system
• Handle tasks related to material procurement risks and distressed materials/WIP items
• Communicate information about substitute materials to stakeholders
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or related field
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Deep understanding of inventory and supply chain management
• Ability to interpret financial data to support production goals
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred
• Five years of related experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to access and navigate the production facility
• Capability to lift 15 pounds at a time

About Our Client:

For over 55 years, our client has been committed to providing safe, comforting gourmet dishes that bring happiness to the table. Through product development, production innovation, logistics excellence, and high safety and quality standards, they produce ready-to-eat meals for convenience stores, including bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls, and side dishes.

Matern Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Matern Staffing is a certified V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Purchase ordering: 3 years (Required)
• Vendor management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stafford, VA 22554: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person