Buying Administrative Assistant

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The Buying Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Produce Operations and is responsible for assisting the buying team with all necessary processes and paperwork. The position is primarily based in a Microsoft Office 365 environment where those programs will be used to enter data, communicate, and send out reports. Frequent answering of the phones is also a component of this position.

Must be a highly flexible individual who is able to work in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity environment. Full availability and working on weekend days is required.

• Complete data entry with a high level of accuracy in several programs. Primary programs used will be Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Navision
• Answer phones in an efficient and professional manner.
• Prepare and send purchase orders, transfer orders, and daily signage to both stores.
• Update Freshfields Farm web‑based Live Market Board on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate and support a high level of integrity. Represent Freshfields Farm in a courteous and professional manner while interacting with all vendors, customers and coworkers.
• Assist with any other tasks within the company that require additional manpower.
• Reporting problems is a required part of the employees' job description.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Purchasing
• Industry: Retail