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Kitchen Purchasing Agent

Minooka, IL 60447

Posted: 09/07/24 Industry: General / Other - General Job Number: 1795828 Pay Rate: 47500.00-52000.00

Job Description


We are hiring a Purchasing Agent for our Kitchen department! Apply Now for a great opportunity!




Job Title Kitchen Purchasing Agent

Salary: $47, 500 - $52, 000




Job Purpose: Support all aspects of the DCs and Admin purchasing 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining vendor files (credit applications, Insurance, W9s)
  • Obtaining WCD vendor agreements: Vendor Letter, MVAs, W9s, COIs, etc.
  • Support in filling out purchase requests and purchase orders;
  • Help in sourcing products by searching out different vendors;
  • Meet with the Accounting Manager, General Accounting Manager, and Group GM on any new vendors.
  • Obtain competitive pricing by seeking multiple quotes from different vendors.
  • tracking vendors through a spreadsheet with data such as: sales rep, phone, email, etc.
  • Consult with: Accounting Manager, Group General Manager and all levels of DC Management

 

Qualifications:
  • Good organizational skills
  • Knowledge of DC operations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong sense of teamwork
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines 
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, speak and write) as this position will require communication to vendors and the team




Education and/or Experience:  
  • Some college preferred 

 

Computer Skills: 
  • Strong Excel (spreadsheets)




Reasoning Ability: 
  • Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.

 

Physical Demands: 
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Lifting up to 10lbs
  • Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
  • Climbing stairs

 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variation of temperatures.

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