Purchasing Assistant

BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third generation, family-owned company that offers you a Complete Foodservice Solution. We offer unsurpassed service to all areas of foodservice throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. Since 1966 we have focused on being the best foodservice partner in the Bay Area. We remain committed to serving our community with quality products, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.

Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to the buyers in the purchasing department. They will report directly to the Purchasing Manager. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the buyers.
• Communicate with the purchasing department, inventory control, and the warehouse to resolve routine daily issues.
• Confirm prices on purchase orders (PO's) for buyers.
• Track and update ETA of purchase orders. 
• Maintain the GDSN item database.
• New Item Set Up and Review.
• Maintain the USDA organic item database and assist with the annual audit certification.
• Assist in annual California Prop 12 audit.
• Assist during monthly sales meetings, product cuttings, sample communication, and distribution.
• New Supplier Documentation Collection and Administration
• Perform other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with other departments and be a team player.
• Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, and other assigned software applications.
• Familiarity with and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• 10 keys by touch is highly preferred.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in matters related to the job.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at workstation.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Speaking and listening time: 80% - 100%.
• Concentration: Constant.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure, navigate tense situations, and communicate professionally with persons of all backgrounds.
• Work may be repetitious, stressful, and with little time in between calls.
• Will work in a cubicle in close proximity to other Purchasing Department staff.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year DOE

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Location: On-site reporting required- Brisbane, CA

Position: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of 60-day introductory period)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching (after 6 months of continuous service)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Anniversary Bonus (5-year increments)
• Employer-Paid Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits
• Profit Sharing (after 1 year of continuous service) 

BiRite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.