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Purchasing Coordinator
Overview:
Family-owned International Food Importer and Distributor located in Seattle, WA is looking for a full-time, capable Purchasing Assistant to work with Category Managers in all buying aspects of various food categories. Products are sold across the USA and Food categories include non-perishable canned fruits, vegetables, seafood, beverages and specialty foods in Conventional and Organic forms. We sell retail grocery stores in both Branded & Private label as well as servicing Foodservice, Club and Discount channels.
Job Description:
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Daily communications with various team members and trade partners.
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Assist in maintaining and building relationships with existing and new suppliers.
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Data entry.
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Generate Excel reports used for inventory management and shipment tracking.
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Assembly and distribution of Market Update Reports.
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Tracking samples.
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Document review and management.
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Studying and understanding a variety of world markets.
Requirements:
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Independent thinker and self-starter with ability to thrive in pressure and time-sensitive environment.
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Quick learner with ability to adapt to new working environment.
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Detail oriented and well organized.
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Basic computer knowledge to include experience working with Excel. Will need to learn internal computer system in short order.
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Work well with numbers.
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Good oral & written communication skills.
Experience in the following is a plus:
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Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
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Acumatica
Salary: $28.00/hr - $30.00/hr
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Salary is dependent on experience
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Annual bonus eligible - based on personal performance and company profitability
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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
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Position provides excellent growth potential for the right individual
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Please email resume to this posting
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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
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Only qualified applicants will be contacted
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Principals only, recruiters please do not contact this job poster
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Do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers
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