What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Cheney Brothers, Inc.?
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
The Purchasing Specialist is an entry-level role that supports the purchasing team by assisting with the ordering of good and services needed by the organization. Working closely with a Category Manager, this position helps prepare and and process purchase orders, track order status, and support timely delivery of materials. The Purchasing Specialist maintains accurate purchasing records, follows established purchasing procedures, and assists with routine communication with vendors as directed. This role also helps monitor inventory levels, identify potential issues, and escalate questions or concerns to the Category Manager. The Purchasing Specialist may perform other related duties as assigned to support Category Manager and the overall purchasing function. The position is designed to provide hands-on learning and development in procurement and supply chain processes while supporting daily business operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Qualifications:
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
The Purchasing Specialist is an entry-level role that supports the purchasing team by assisting with the ordering of good and services needed by the organization. Working closely with a Category Manager, this position helps prepare and and process purchase orders, track order status, and support timely delivery of materials. The Purchasing Specialist maintains accurate purchasing records, follows established purchasing procedures, and assists with routine communication with vendors as directed. This role also helps monitor inventory levels, identify potential issues, and escalate questions or concerns to the Category Manager. The Purchasing Specialist may perform other related duties as assigned to support Category Manager and the overall purchasing function. The position is designed to provide hands-on learning and development in procurement and supply chain processes while supporting daily business operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitor special order items to ensure that they are moved as promised.
- Work with department managers to review dead/slow inventory and move to more appropriate warehouse(s).
- Assist retrieving confirmations prior to receiving.
- Work within SAP platform reviewing dashboards, ensuring all items are addressed timely.
- Review and help project anticipated out of stock products.
- Address administrative challenges with product (missing pictures, information, etc.)
- Work with vendors to ensure accurate descriptions.
- Adhere to rebill processes.
- Timely maintenance of an accurate database of vendor contacts.
- Appropriately address drop ship items.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with leaders verbally and written.
- Microsoft Office experience.