Assistant Buyer

Sysco

Anchorage, Alaska

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Affirmative Action, Calendar Management, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Food Services, IBM AS-400 Server, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, State Laws and Regulations, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Anchorage, Alaska
POSTED
15 days ago
JOB SUMMARY:
Manage clerical duties involved with purchasing from order entry to clearance in the country. This includes but is not limited to order entry, confirmations, vendor communication, and supporting all merchandising responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Vendor Communication.
  • Compiling product specifications, verifying pricing, following up on scheduled carrier appointments.
  • Assisting Merchandisers in duties to include, but not limited to, confirmations and order entry.
  • Expedite orders due to changes in demand.
  • Act as Merchandiser back-up on an as-needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
  • HSD or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s preferred

Experience:
  • 2-year purchasing or inventory experience required.

Professional Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required.
  • AS400 experience preferred.
  • Describe the most important decisions made by this position.
  • Most important decisions made fully independently.
  • Prioritization of daily tasks

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

About the Company

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Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://careers.sysco.com/