What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Assistant position at Performance Foodservice?
Company Description
PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of Americas most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.
Job Description
Position Details
Responsible for assisting Purchasing management and staff in the successful performance of their duties by performing necessary clerical and administrative support functions required to ensure the efficient operations of the department. Interfaces with Vice President, Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and has limited contact with other distributors. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities
PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of Americas most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.
Job Description
Position Details
- 4 day work in office and 1 work from home day. *Subject to change.
- 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 Americas food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for assisting Purchasing management and staff in the successful performance of their duties by performing necessary clerical and administrative support functions required to ensure the efficient operations of the department. Interfaces with Vice President, Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and has limited contact with other distributors. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide office administrative support for department to include but not limited to: answering phones and directing all calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications and arrange travel schedule and reservations for management, as needed.
- Create presentations, reports and forms using personal computer as requested by management.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
- May train new purchasing staff in the use of the purchasing computer system and in basic purchasing procedures. Back up purchasing administrative support in their absence and when extra help is needed.
- Special projects, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
