Junior Buyer

Feeser's Food Distributors • Harrisburg, PA

5d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Buyer is an entry-level purchasing professional who supports inventory replenishment, purchase order administration, supplier communication, and inventory analysis within assigned categories. The role provides support to the purchasing department by helping maintain product availability, manage order accuracy, resolve purchasing issues, and ensure purchasing processes are carried out efficiently and accurately. All work is performed onsite in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter who requires limited day-to-day direction.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with a large ERP system.
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced foodservice distribution environment.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, merchandising, inventory, warehouse, customer service, or distribution experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or Finance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous foodservice or food distribution experience is preferred.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or Finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders under established purchasing guidelines.
• Review system-generated purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations and shipment status.
• Resolve discrepancies related to quantities, pricing, or deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential stock shortages.
• Review low-stock and out-of-stock reports daily.
• Assist in balancing inventory levels to support service and turn objectives.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine supplier communications.
• Obtain order confirmations, lead times, and availability updates.
• Track fill rates and report service concerns.
• Escalate supply disruptions and service failures as needed.
• Maintain purchasing reports and inventory performance metrics.
• Support forecasting activities through data collection and reporting.
• Assist with identifying inventory opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams regarding incoming products.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support product transitions, substitutions, and item phase-outs.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records.
• Support new vendor and item setup processes.
• Ensure purchasing documentation and records remain current.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree