Purchasing Assistant

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North Americas food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will administer daily purchasing procedures, conduct administrative tasks, and provide support activities that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently. You will manage purchasing processes, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to handle a multitude of tasks and collaborate with buyers to add value for all of our vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

Assisting with data entry of items and vendor set-up in

Updating and tracking promotions via spreadsheets and other

Communicating daily with buyers and other internal stakeholders.

Creating and maintaining weekly/monthly

Maintain documents, filings, and other reports in accordance to policies and

Assisting buyers with item maintenance/set up and customers service

Month End promotional and bill back process and maintenance

Financial reporting and interaction with the Internal Accounting team

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Strong proficiency with Excel (Lookups and Pivot Tables)

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

1 to 3 years of related experience in a purchasing environment or related field.

Familiarity and working knowledge of AS400 and SAP.

Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.

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