Job Information
Restaurant Depot Buying Clerk in Chicago, Illinois
Position Title: Buying Clerk
Department: Buying
Supervisor: Buyer
FLSA: Non-exempt
Position Summary:
Provides support to Corporate Buyers by assisting them with the process of merchandising, selection and development, sales, analysis and vendor management.
Essential Functions:
Receives purchase orders from various buying departments.
Confirms pricing with supplier
Corrects pricing and/or weights on purchase orders
Changes delivery date as instructed
Releases purchase orders
Faxes purchase orders to suppliers
Assists with price out of different suppliers and delivery
Will assist with food safety recalls by completing paperwork such as checklist for recalled items and spreadsheets with required information for supplier and/or regulatory agencies.
Other Responsibilities:
- Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
Bachelor’s Degree, OR
High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years experience OR
Any appropriate combination of education and experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
Computer Literacy
Work Environment:
- Average office environment, air-conditioned in the summer. Accessibility to computers, phone, fax, copiers etc. on premises.
Acknowledgement:
I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.