Assistant Buyer

Grocery Outlet Career•Emeryville, CA

About The Position

You will be a part of the World Class Purchasing Team. The focus of this role is to ensure 100% accuracy of the data entered into Grocery Outlet’s systems so the company can leverage data to optimize business decisions. You will enter and monitor all data entered into our systems including but not limited to Item Information, Product Images, Purchase Order Creation and Master Vendor Files. This role reports to a Buyer on the team.

Requirements

Data entry experience.
Proficient in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Keen to details and highly organized.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
Able to effectively and respectfully communicate with all levels of staff and management.
Excellent interpersonal skills, willing to learn and shows positive attitude towards change.
Proven team player, self-motivated, independent thinker.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Data Entry for all New Items created at Grocery Outlet.
Data Entry for all Purchase Orders created at Grocery Outlet.
Data Entry for all new Vendors and/or updates needed to our Master Vendor files.
Maintains department files including purchase orders, quotes sheets, supplier lists, and other documents.
Ensures that purchase orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner; and monitors the timely arrival of order in all warehouses or reschedules when necessary.
Setup suppliers, items, and modules with maximum accuracy and strong attention to detail into our systems.
Updates item descriptions, retails and looks up competition to establish elsewhere pricing.
Establishes and maintains a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls.
Manages Past Dues and supplier follow-up.
As applicable, responsible for the management of flex order guide.