Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder and Chairman, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are
100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is
Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.
Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.
If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!
Purchasing Assistant
Onsite - Winslow, ME
Position Summary
The Purchasing Assistant will coordinate the purchasing and movement of materials between vendors and Johnny's. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for communicating with vendors and shipping companies to ensure that all critical deliveries arrive on time. The Purchasing Assistant will also provide back up to the Buyers.
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Responsibilities
- Purchases materials or other goods and or coordinates activities involved with procuring goods, such as raw and enhanced seed, tools, and supplies, general supplies.
- Assists with quotes, orders, special orders, and delivery.
- Expedite and reschedule product as demand changes.
- Communicates delays and/or backorders to appropriate stakeholders.
- Assists in maintaining accuracy of purchasing data.
- Ability to prioritize requirements and multitask to meet required deadlines.
- Perform administration of purchase orders.
- Works under general direction, participates in setting assignment objectives; plans own task schedule to satisfy objectives; work is reviewed for adequacy on completion.
- Represents the Johnny's organization with Vendors.
- Communicates with the Purchasing Assistant Manager when issues arise which may prevent timely delivery or procurement of seed.
- Provide backup assistance to the Buyers.
- Work with receiving and supplier for receiving discrepancies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Business Experience Preferred
Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to communicate efficiently with Purchasing Assistant Manager.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Proactive, able to multitask, organized, detail oriented.
- Outgoing and personable; skilled at interacting with Vendors, Sales Professionals, and related departmental personnel.
- Proficient in computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite applications, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
- Knowledge of basic procurement strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Capable of sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (HMO, PPO, HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
- 401(k)
- Employee Discount
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Educational Assistance
Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
