Buyer - Assistant GM 6818 Watcher St, Commerce, CA 90040 $38.47 an hour - Full-time Apply with Indeed Hours 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Off Wed and Sunday. City of Commerce $38.47 per hour. ($80,000 annual) Full benefits. Job Summary The Buyer - Assistant GM, is primarily responsible for produce, grocery and non-foods buying. For this position, some Assistant GM crossover duties will apply. This role focuses on providing an efficient flow of saleable products across our customer base through effective and disciplined buying activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with customers, suppliers, company drivers and other inter-company stakeholders
• Purchase for 200+ produce and grocery foodservice customers
• Overlapping responsibilities will be collaborating with the GM, assisting with drivers, routes and logistics.
• Participate in the daily full route settlement with route drivers.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Participate in a full site inventory count 4X a year.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
• Produce or food and beverage experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Five years of experience of buying, procurement, and supplier negotiations
• Experience with foodservice warehouse and logistics activities.
• Familiarity with NetSuite a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Food and Beverage industry experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks. Work Requirements
• Regular travel bi-directionally to Commerce, California.
• Flexibility to work some paid holidays as needed to meet business and department demands.

Compensation and Benefits The position offers a starting base hourly rate of $38.347 ($80,000 annual earnings). Benefits include medical, dental coverage and a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid vacation that increases with years of service, nine paid company holidays, and paid sick leave. Eligible employees also have vacation carryover.

Pay:

$38.47 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person