Cook’s Direct is a leading institutional foodservice equipment and supply dealer, Cook’s is a fantastic environment for individuals who want to be part of a growing company. We value a culture of innovation where everyone contributes to everything from process improvements to new product ideas. We offer a variety of benefits to our team members from traditional PTO, vacation and paid holidays to educational support, job development training, 401K match and more. If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, please contact us!

This is a hybrid position where we work in the office Tuesday – Thursday and collaborate on Zoom and Teams on Mondays and Fridays.

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! As the Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the receipt of all purchase orders by tracking down backorders and expediting purchase orders. You will help ensure deliveries are made accurately and on-time. You will also play an important role in maintaining data integrity in our ERP system.

Responsibilities:

• Works with vendors to receive purchase order confirmations and update ERP system with relevant information; maintains items and vendor data in the system.
• Expedites shipping and deliveries, monitors vendor lead times and maintains constant contact with vendors regarding backorders.
• Maintains purchase orders in ERP system and notifies interested departments of information regarding expected delivery dates.
• Act as a liaison between the warehouse team and vendors to resolve receiving discrepancies.

A Typical Day:

• Maintain and grow strong and friendly relationships with our vendors.
• Work closely with sales, warehouse, customer service, and accounting teams.
• Manage and track all open purchase orders.
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• You’re an all-star communicator and fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• You are interested in a long-term career in purchasing and supply-chain management
• You’re a self-starter that thrives in a team environment
• You’re confident using MS Office (Excel & Outlook primarily)
• You proudly display your critical thinking and multi-tasking skills whenever you can
• You have a knack for identifying process improvements

This is a full-time position with access to a generous benefits package including health insurance, 401k with company match, paid vacation and personal time, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, friendly environment. Salary will be commensurate with your experience and abilities.

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