Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant, Produce Department: Produce FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function Assists the Produce Purchasing Specialist with projects and duties as assigned, and assists with ordering fresh produce products. Core Competencies + Partnerships + Growth mindset + Results oriented + Customer focused + Professionalism Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: Produce Purchasing Specialist Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Performs administrative/clerical tasks for purchasing specialists and department GVP as needed. + Answers telephone, voice mails and emails; resolves problems and returns calls. + Maintains good communication with the inbound freight department and sends accurate purchase order information. + Determines quantities needed from pre-orders, purchasing software, compiles order information and places orders with vendors. + Maintains relationships with vendors and responds to inquiries regarding order information. + Reviews code date reports and monitors inventory in order to minimize aging of perishable products. Reports issues to the Purchasing Specialists. + Maintains holiday/seasonal files and on-hand inventory during these seasons. + Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities + Serves as a backup to others in the department as needed during absences. (including the purchasing specialists) + Creates pre-order file for upcoming ads. + Assists with watching when items need prorated due to shortages. + Performs other job related duties and special projects as required. + Send out reports as needed to required personnel. + Assists stores with daily order needs and special orders. + Runs recaps from vendors for store sales. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics + Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company + Strong knowledge of the fresh produce industry + Good verbal and written communication skills + Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills + Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner + Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, Microsoft programs, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 years previous related work experience Physical Requirements + Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction. + Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking. + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Working Conditions The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day. Equipment Used to Perform Job Calculator, copier, telephone, printer, and PC with Microsoft Office programs Contacts Has daily contact with suppliers/vendors and store personnel Confidentiality Has access to confidential information, including pricing Are you ready to smile, apply today.