Purchasing Assistant

Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts build close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Job Description We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America's food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position Summary As a Purchasing Assistant, you will administer daily purchasing procedures, conduct administrative tasks, and provide support activities that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently. You will manage purchasing processes, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to handle a multitude of tasks and collaborate with buyers to add value for all of our vendors and customers. Responsibilities Assisting with data entry of items and vendor set-up in Updating and tracking promotions via spreadsheets and other Communicating daily with buyers and other internal stakeholders. Creating and maintaining weekly/monthly Maintain documents, filings, and other reports in accordance to policies and Assisting buyers with item maintenance/set up and customers service Month End promotional and bill back process and maintenance Financial reporting and interaction with the Internal Accounting team Requirements High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) 1 to 3 years of related experience in a business environment, retail, or wholesale. Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision making Ability to communicate Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based Familiarity and basic working knowledge of AS400, some understanding or exposure to it. Preferred qualifications Foodservice Distribution experience Experience working in a procurement/purchasing department EEO Statement Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr