Buyer Assistant - Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. : Job Details

Buyer Assistant 42K Plus Bonus and Benefits. Well known food and beverage company is seeking an Executive Assistant.Work Onsite 4 Days A Week. Work 1 Day Remotely.Position Summary:Provides support to Corporate Buyers by assisting them with the process of merchandising, selection and development, sales, analysis and vendor management. Essential Functions: • Sets up new items and vendors in the department. • Coordinates all aspects of purchase order management, item definition, coding, purchase order entry, revisions, order reconciliations, EDI and drop shipments. • Collects weekly store margins. • Sources product from secondary vendors. • Enters advertisement ads. • Researches and processes Accounts payable pricing discrepancies. • Serves as a liaison between the buying department and the branches and vendors. • Provides administrative support such as phoning, faxing orders to vendors, releasing orders, price changes and creating spreadsheets. Other Responsibilities: • Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.Education, Experience and Skills Required:Bachelor's Degree, OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years experience OR any appropriate combination of education and experience. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation. • Computer Literacy Work Environment: • Average office environment. Heated in the winter, air-conditioned in the summer. Accessibility to computers, phone, fax, copiers etc. on premises.