Job Description:
Produce Alliance is a management services company working with member distributors along with national and regional restaurant groups across the US. Produce Alliance collaborates within an open market, competitive model; putting client needs first while providing transparent execution and excellence in category management services. Produce Alliance has locations in Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, and California. To find out more about us please visit our website www.producealliance.com
We now seeking an Assistant Procurement Specialist in Suwanee, Georgia.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of previous experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail within daily work assignment
- Ability to review electronic information and compare against a hard copy and reconcile accordingly
- Microsoft Office (Strong Excel Skills Preferred)
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assist Procurement Specialist with booking orders with growers
- Coordinate logistics
- Input orders into ProducePro
- Create invoices
- Build relationships with members and growers
- Read reports and analyze data
- Ensure contract compliance
- Provide assistance to Procurement Specialist as necessary
- Assist with issues that may arise as product is loaded or during transit
- Assist and resolve any issues, if product is Federally inspected
- Develop deep knowledge of the Federal inspection process and understand inspection results
- Receive and manage phone calls of a busy buying desk
