Atlantic Frozen Foods is a leading grower and processor of premium quality natural & organic food products.  Our team is dedicated to supplying our end customers with the highest quality natural ingredients available.  We strive to become an all-encompassing supplier to support our vast range of clientele from food service distributors to the end of the line processors. 

We are seeking out an individual who is highly motivated, self-starter, pays attention to detail, ability to multitask, has effective time management and organizational skills and who is excited to join our rapidly growing team.

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:

·       Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and determine product availability and terms of sales.

·       Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all raw materials, ingredients, supplies, packaging, and equipment used by the company.

  • Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with overseas offices and vendors.
  • Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met.

·       Maintain records of goods ordered and received.  Generate various reports.

·       Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

·       Knowledge of Supply Chain analysis.

  • Assist in inventory as required.

·       Some experience in manufacturing and/or purchasing is required, but we will train the right person.

·       Processing sales orders & releases.

·       Draft sales & purchase contracts.

·       Monitor shipments from vendor to customer to ensure a timely and accurate delivery.

·       Assist with new account setup documentation, filling out new vendor forms.

·       Ensure that all quality assurance documentation flows from vendor to customer.

  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of sourcing processes and present to manager

·       Organize files manually and electronically.

·       Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is desired, not required in lieu of experience. 
  • At least 3 years of purchasing/sourcing experience

·        Experience with QuickBooks preferred

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including confidence on the phone
  • Meticulous attention to detail and first-rate organization skills
  • Ambition to grow, take initiative, and assume new responsibilities
  • Confidence with data and standard computer programs (Microsoft Office, Mac OS, databases)
  • Ability to interact with all levels within the company
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced `environment with a strong sense of urgency
  • Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
  • Availability to work standard hours
  • Some travel may be required

·        Able to lift 25 lbs

 

EEO

Atlantic Frozen Foods is committed to the principles of equal employment and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Atlantic Frozen Foods is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required and employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen.

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