Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary
The Purchasing Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the procurement team by managing the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. This position involves assisting with the procurement process, from vendor selection and order placement to inventory management and record-keeping. The Purchasing Assistant will work closely with vendors, internal departments, and the purchasing team to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Order assigned equipment, materials and supplies as necessary.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and communicate to necessary internal contacts. Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and cycle counting inventory.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year purchasing, inventory or accounting experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in production facility
• Inventory management and cycle counting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills
• Time Management and organizational skills

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, desk phones, and smartphones. The position will also be required to regularly visit production facility work environments.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!