Fortune Fish & Gourmet · 4 hours ago
Purchasing Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFortune Fish & Gourmet is dedicated to elevating meals and lives through quality products and responsible sourcing. They are seeking a Purchasing Associate who will be responsible for accurately ordering and rotating products to maximize revenue and profit while ensuring day-to-day operations are met through effective purchasing decisions.
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Responsibilities
Updating confirmed quantities, weights, delivery dates, and costs
Updating freight information
Update Country of Origin (COO) information
Issuing credits/debits to suppliers for PO/Invoice discrepancies
Tracking open purchase orders, receiving appointments/dates, and accurately updating the system
Maintenance of vendor information within the system (contacts, emails, etc.)
New supplier information/process follow-up
Support buyers with food safety audit/follow-up responsibilities
Sustainability and Catch-method documentation
Marketing accruals set-up and tracking
Develop negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Buying seafood, land protein, specialty items, gourmet products, and desserts
Properly setting up new item codes and ensuring all attributes are correct in order entry system
Assistance with fresh and frozen inventory control
Relaying purchasing/product/pricing information to the sales team
Monitor inventory levels and reporting shortages
Progressively take ownership of low to medium value purchasing categories
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One to two years of purchasing experience, preferably working with seafood or with other proteins
A demonstrated sense of urgency in meeting critical and time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to communicate in English
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Office-based position
A combination of the above will also be considered
Company
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a purveyor of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-01Private Equity
2020-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
D
Dominick Gattuso
CFO
Joel Jorgensen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
www.foodprocessing.com
2024-04-08
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