Harbor Wholesale

Jr. Buyer

Harbor Wholesale  •  $27 - $32/hr  •  Lacey, WA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Overview

Compensation: $27- 32.00 per/hr. DOE

Benefits Summary: Benefits for Harbor Team Members include PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, personal holiday, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match; financial planning services and great food perks.

The Junior Replenishment Buyer position is a combination of administrative and purchasing responsibilities. This role offers a valuable opportunity for team members to gain insights into the critical role played by our supply chain team in fulfilling the needs of our company and customers. This position calls for flexibility in both administrative support while learning the Harbor vendor/procurement process over time in support of full Buyer requirements. This position is an onsite role during extended training and is not remote. After completion of training in office, hybrid remote (Office space in Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA).

Essential Job Functions:

  • Generate daily purchase orders in the procurement system for all warehouses within the Harbor network, based on thorough data analysis of economic order cycles and product requirements.
  • Acquire knowledge about major Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strive to achieve established goals.
  • Keep contacts, ordering requirements, and unique criteria current and accessible in shared notes for procurement team.
  • Create and share reports for purchasing team and other departments on daily, weekly, and monthly intervals.
  • Act as an operating backup for the Administrative Assistants for order confirmations, vendor follow-ups, and other tasks.
  • Support cross-training efforts for successful department coverage.
  • Nurture cooperative partnerships with suppliers and brokers to reach common goals.
  • Continue professional development and certifications using internal/external educational tools.
  • Complete additional assorted projects as assigned by leadership.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated familiarity in procurement, and administrative responsibility supporting multiple team members in a large office or corporate setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, etc.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or other ERP software a plus.
  • Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is a plus.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects effectively.
  • Be self-motivated to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields, or 4 years of a combination of equivalent experience and some academic study.
  • Experience within foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external partners in a large corporate setting.
Harbor Wholesale

About Harbor Wholesale

Harbor Wholesale is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day.

Harbor is proud to receive one of the coveted 2025 Washington's Best Workplaces Awards and recognition as one of Washington's Fastest-growing Private Companies. As one of the largest independent 5th generation family-owned distributor on the West Coast, obsessed with the success of each of its 850+ team members, Harbor Wholesale serves over 6,000 convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants with a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions, and Harbor owned Real Fresh Brands™. Brands such as Scratch Dig-in-Chicken™, Mountain Fresh™, Via Vita Pizza®, Split Shift®, Watertown Craft Roasted®, Mein Street®, and Skippers®. Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers in Lacey, WA, Roseburg, OR, and Modesto, CA. Harbor Wholesale is a subsidiary of Harbor Foods. For additional information, please visit us at harborwholesale.com or harborfoods.com.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lacey, WA
Year Founded
1923
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