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Purchasing Coordinator

Reser's Fine Foods
Topeka, KS , US
Full-time

General Summary : Under limited supervision, receives and processes plant purchase orders.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.

Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs -

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receives and processes customer order confirmations from customers and vendors.

2. Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and departments originating requests.

3. Contacts suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve product shortages.

4. Conducts materials requisition planning to project short-term product shortages.

5. Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files and reports.

6. Acts as a liaison to the corporate office in regard to product shipment.

7. Receives and processes orders until the product is delivered.

8. Conducts weekly and daily shipment reports.

9. Assists in performing an annual plant inventory.

Job Specifications

1. 2+ years purchasing experience is required.

2. High School Degree or equivalent is required.

3. Must be skilled in 10-key data entry.

4. Basic PC skills are required.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25 F to 110 F.

3. Occasional lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 20 lbs. is required.

4. Production demands may require overtime and / or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries.

Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950.

Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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