Nutrition Services Assistant Buyer

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The job of the Assistant Buyer is to support the Buyer or customer in the procurement process through multi-channels including telephone, fax, email and EDI. This includes proper review of the purchase order before placement; updating the purchase order based upon vendor confirmations; resolving discrepancies with the purchase order; communication with the customer on order status; and maintaining appropriate purchasing records. This position has the goal to provide high quality, efficient and cost effective service to the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience of office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Receives purchase requisitions from internal customers and reviews for proper vendor, authorization, accuracy and completeness.
• Receive purchase orders assigned by the buyer.
• Send purchase order to the vendor via EDI, fax, email or phone.
• Work with key individuals to expedite orders or other problem solving regrading the purchasing process.
• Identify purchase order exceptions such as pricing, availability, back orders and other items details receive through various methods and communicate them to the appropriate party.
• Resolves discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities.
• Maintain purchase order documentation in the ERP system as well as any required paper documentation per system or department policy.
• May be responsible to add/change/delete information in the system while ensuring the integrity of the data.
• Communicate, collaborate and acts as a liaison between other departments and vendors in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED