Junior Buyer - GWW - US- Hybrid (Somerset, NJ)
Company: SYSCO
Location: Irvington
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Company: -US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLCZip Code:08873Minimum
Level of Education:High School or EquivalentMinimum Years of
Experience:2 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage:
-0Compensation Range:$53,000.00 - $79,600.00The compensation range
provided is in compliance with state specific laws. -Factors that
may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your
specific skills, years of experience and other factors. -BENEFITS
INFORMATION:For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit
https://SyscoBenefits.comWho We Are- Guest WorldwideGuest Worldwide
is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with
more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique
needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From
providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at
Guest Supply - and manufacturing award-winning personal care
amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and
innovative product assortments that create smarter textile
solutions at Manchester Mills, we're proud to provide products to
more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco - an industry leading, global food
and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees
worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the
world. Learn more by visiting .JOB SUMMARYResponsible for
processing and assuring timely product delivery for direct customer
shipments and regularly monitoring vendor pricing, availability,
and terms. Serves as a direct contact for a sales organization of
200+ Territory Managers to provide status on orders, provide
pricing and freight quotes, tracking information, return requests,
delivery discrepancies, proof of deliveries.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide status on orders, tracking information, pricing
quotations, freight quotations, proof of deliveries, return
requests, product suggestions to Territory Managers and regional
Customer Service Representatives
- Review and process direct ship customer orders. Verify vendor,
pricing, freight term codes, lead times and availability
- Conduct routine follow up with supplier regarding the status of
open orders
- Work closely with the Accounts Payable Department to reduce and
eliminate vendor invoice discrepancies. Work with problematic
suppliers to avoid errors
- Request quotes from multiple carriers to pay the lowest price
and pass on the lowest price to our customer base. Provide freight
quotations to the sales force to assist them with quotes to
customers
- Monitor vendor deliveries to ensure direct customer shipments
are delivering on time. Communicate with the sales force when there
is a potential out of stock situation and work with marketing to
find a suitable substituteQUALIFICATIONSEducation
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor's Degree preferredExperience4+ years of work
experience, buyer or purchasing experience a plusSkills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and
professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high
degree of proficiency. Ability to effectively present information
and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and
inter-department staff. Capable of working with internal staff from
other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
- Customer Service - Respond promptly to requests for service and
assistance as needed. Follow up as needed
- Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage
multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary.
Uses time effectively
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops
alternative solutions
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits
sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts
well under pressure. Follows through on commitments
- Detail Oriented - Attention to details and accuracy
- Ability to build working relationships with vendors and
customers
- Proficient use of People Soft, MS Windows and Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)Physical Demands and Work
ConditionsThe demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk
and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse,
and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required
to sit and reach with hands and arms. - The employee may
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.OVERVIEW:Sysco is the
global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000
colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates
approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more
than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the
opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to
the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a
manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented,
hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and
let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and
service.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion,
ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected
factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity -is
available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and
affiliates.
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