Purchaser / Office Assistant

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing purchase orders for equipment and supplies by verifying specifications and price as well as verifying receipt of purchases and authorizing payment. This is an onsite position at our Sparks, NV facility.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with internal teams regarding their supply needs
• Process purchase orders, schedule and verify deliveries
• Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, etc.
• Act as a liaison between purchasing and the accounting department, passing along documentation on purchasing activities to ensure timely payment
• Develop and optimize profitable purchasing strategies
• Possess strong industry knowledge and research abilities
• Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations
• Research and compare suppliers, products, and services
• Communicate purchasing opportunities or potential market disruptions to leadership
• Maintain awareness of market trends, technology, and food safety
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
• Recommend alternatives for expensive or otherwise problematic products
• Request cost proposals and negotiate best possible contracts and prices

Tools, equipment, materials

• Computer
• Scanner/printer
• Multi- line phones

Physical Demands:

• Sitting frequently
• Standing occasionally
• Walking occasionally
• Constant repetitive movement of hands
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Carry up to 50lbs
• Twisting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Bending occasionally

Environment:

• Occasional exposure to dust, spices, heat, and cold

Qualifications:

• Previous purchasing experience preferred
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient with Microsoft word, excel, and outlook
• Ability to be organized and follow up on tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and independently
• Pleasant and positive attitude
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and fitness for duty test