C&S; is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the lead supply chain company in the food industry. We operate regional distribution centers where we receive products from food and grocery companies and ship them to supermarkets and other institutions.
Currently, C&S; serves about 3,900 stores from more than 50 locations in 11 states. Among our customers are many of America''s best known companies, including Stop & Shop, Giant of Carlisle, Giant of Landover, Shaw''s, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P;), Ralphs, Safeway and Target.
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**We Are Looking For an Energetic, Bright Buyers Assistant II For A $20 Billion Company''s Procurement Group**
**Do You Know Who We Are?**
We are C&S; Wholesale Grocers, a $20 Billion, privately held company that distributes food around the country. At **C&S; Wholesale Grocers**, we strive to exceed our customers'' expectations by providing them with the best products, the best service and the best prices. That might seem like a fairly simple philosophy, but it''s been the key to our rapid growth and success. We are still growing, offering room for a progressive career.
**What Does This Job Do?**
The overall purpose of this position is to support the Buying Team with daily administrative tasks related to the buying function, including filing, item maintenance, PO expediting and daily/weekly/monthly reporting. The ideal candidate for this role can handle working within a fast paced, ever changing environment. The role requires someone to be organized, flexible, inquisitive and able to adapt quickly. This role will create, organize and distribute reports to members of the department. Collect new product and vendor information to enter into the mainframe system. Adjust, cancel and expedite the allocation and purchase orders as they are received. Maintain new items, current items and vendor information including billing, PO information and pricing. General office duties such as filing, faxing and customer service also make up a large part of the day.
**Want to know more about the team?**
Our Procurement team is made up of a talented group of dedicated people. Their skill sets, educational backgrounds, abilities and experiences help position the team to respond to the fast paced, evolving Merchandising needs of our company.
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**Along With Great Co-Workers, Your Day Will Be Filled With:**
* Multitasking in a fast paced environment where changing business needs dictate a continuous change in priorities; we look great with our hair on fire!
* Can function independently and participate successfully in a team environment
* Maintain diplomacy in general communications
* Demonstrate exceptional organization skills
* Ability to support more than one person without jeopardizing the quality of work
* Last but certainly not least, other projects as assigned
* High School Diploma, AS/BA/BS preferred
* 1-2 years experience in an office support role
* High attention to detail
* Strong sense of urgency
* Must be able to multi-task
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office
* Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills
* Ability to recognize fun and have a good sense of humor
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S; - An Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
*Date:* 2014-04-10
*Country:* US
*State:* NH
*City:* Keene
*Postal Code:* 03431
*Category:* Merchandising/Procurement