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Purchasing Assistant

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Location: Hanover, Maryland

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-focused Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement activities. This onsite role will involve handling purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring materials are delivered on schedule and within budget. The position requires close collaboration with suppliers as well as internal teams across production, engineering, and receiving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update delivery schedules in the ERP system for all purchase orders.
• Generate and track open purchase orders, following up with suppliers to confirm lead times and shipping details.
• Monitor supplier performance, address overdue orders, and escalate delivery concerns when needed.
• Review purchase order details for accuracy, including pricing, part numbers, and delivery dates.
• Support inventory control efforts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments to quickly resolve supply chain issues.
• Investigate and reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with sourcing new parts, setting up vendors, and obtaining supplier quotations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Cracker Barrel?

At Cracker Barrel, we foster a family-like atmosphere where you feel valued and confident in your role. From day one, we guarantee a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and personal development.

• Teamwork and Care: We believe in caring for one another, ensuring everyone feels a sense of belonging.

• Growth Opportunities: You will receive hands-on training and engage with peers to enhance your skills and advance your career.

• Welcoming Environment: Our culture has always been about making people feel at home with great employee camaraderie.

Your Role:

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the Buyer in various tasks, enhancing our product offerings and vendor relationships. Your responsibilities will include:

• Follow up with vendors and review item sales.
• Set up new items and ensure they meet our standards.
• Assist the Buyer in developing new products and determining initial order quantities.
• Coordinate shipment issues and track invoices and payments.
• Travel with the Buyer to trade shows and evaluate product selections.
• Negotiate product costs and specifications with vendors.
• Analyze sales data to evaluate product performance and profitability.
• Communicate effectively with stores and the Distribution Center on product delivery and packaging.
• Complete special projects that enhance product offerings and profitability.

What You Bring:

A passion for product sourcing and a keen eye for details will be key to your success as a Purchasing Assistant at Cracker Barrel.

Benefits:

• Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.

• Health Benefits: Receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.

• Professional Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and development programs to further your career.

• Retirement Savings: Join our 401k plan with company matching contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• Discounts: Benefit from a 35% discount on food and retail items at Cracker Barrel.

About Cracker Barrel:

For over 50 years, Cracker Barrel has been dedicated to creating an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality across our hundreds of locations nationwide. We are committed to our employees' growth and take pride in our welcoming environment.

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Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or any other class expressly protected by law.

Purchasing Assistant
$22-24 per hour - 35 hour work week

Purchasing Assistant -

• Will be doing mainly data entry and entering purchase orders into a customized system.
• Orders mainly come from catalogue mail order.
• Fast and accurate, good alpha numeric and 10-key helpful.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Excel-intermediate skill level, no Word.
• Casual dress

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Support and assist Buyer/Planners with daily activities associated with the procurement of goods and services. Provide cross-functional administrative and project support as requested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing Specific

• Managing material from suppliers based on supply and demand
• Obtain and review order confirmations and shipping documents of all purchase orders for accuracy (product, qty, price, ship date). Communicate discrepancies to buyers and/or supplier.
• Track into stock and direct ship orders to ensure on-time deliveries
• Expedite orders and communicate with appropriate partners to inform of delays, changes and what is needed to ensure timely delivery for customers.
• Prepare and receive 3rd party shipments for invoicing.
• Maintain accurate costing for raw materials
• Reviews purchase requirements, may generate purchase orders, transmits them to suppliers and maintains a log of purchase orders.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels
  
  

Customer Service

• Resolve customer service issues and complaints by identifying root cause and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Partner with Quality team to enforce quality objectives and directives as defined by the Quality function, company standards and relevant regulations
  
  

ABOUT YOU

• High School diploma or GED required. Post high school education preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Word
• MRP experience preferred, JDE preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

No travel required.

Expected Compensation: $ /hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit:

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

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Our teams create memorable experiences for our customers and each other! While we are in the business of building homes, #WeBuildPeopleToo; and our people are at the center of every decision. Are you ready to experience the D.R. Horton difference?

About the position:

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division!

Our Purchasing Assistants are an integral part of the construction process and are responsible for confirming homes are started on time and correctly. They coordinate with our vendors and builders; and are responsible for keeping materials available on-site as well as ensuring sub-contractors have accurate plans for each home constructed. Additionally, our Purchasing Agents coordinate with the Sales team to maintain community design.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain vendor packets and qualifications; coordinate all paperwork for vendors; respond to VPO requests and complete credits as required

• Create and maintain accurate field files and finisher files for builders and vendors; update as needed

• Create and maintain contract files

• Process purchase orders, change orders, and notices to proceed

• Maintain floorplan and community feature lists; revising as needed

• Perform data entry such as pricing changes; switching vendors on orders or bids based on availability; posting starts and options

• Research and correct invoice or purchase order errors

• Prepare bid packages including setting up new communities and ensuring contracts are open for correct vendors

• Track office supply inventory

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work; as well as maintain accuracy and high attention to detail in fast-paced environment

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all customers and colleagues. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others

• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exemplary service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. You should also be collaborative and exhibit a positive attitude toward your work and colleagues

• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems by gathering and analyzing information; develops alternative solutions when needed; ability to create systematic approaches to carrying out tasks independently

• Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors to request quotes, confirm pricing, and follow up on orders.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of restocking needs.
• Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
• File and organize purchasing documentation and vendor information.
• Perform data entry into purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Assist with general administrative duties as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college or business coursework a plus).
• Previous office, administrative, or purchasing experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k