Buyer Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Buyer Assistant
99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States, with over 60 store locations in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and more! We are passionate and honored to shape the Asian Supermarket culture within the grocery industry. As 99 Ranch Market expands, we have new positions open. We welcome new members to join and grow along with our team!
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and process the daily requisitions and purchase orders to support store needs, including expedite orders.
- Respond to incoming phone calls and emails.
- Revise purchase orders and follow up on backorders, claims, and contracts.
- Process and organize the store, vendor, and buyer files related to purchases, shipments, and other aspects.
- Maintain purchase orders by updating delivery dates, prices, or other required supplier information.
- Communicate with stores, vendors, buyers, and distribution centers to ensure sufficient quantities, correct system pricing, and timely delivery.
- Keep supplier files up to date, including addresses, phone numbers, and overall contact information.
- Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure on-time payments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Business Administration or related fields.
- 1+ years of administrative, retail operation, or related work experience.
- Excellent computer skills, familiar with Microsoft and Google office suites.
- Bilingual in English/Chinese is required
- Demonstrate high work ethic, confidentiality, excellent communication, and customer service skills.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Position Details:
- Employment type: Full time
- Location: NorCal, SoCal, EC, TX
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% Company Match
- Employee Referral Bonus up to $600
- Long-Term Service Award
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Compensation:
The pay range for this job is between $19 and $22 per hour. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Privacy Statement:
By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy statement (copy of which is available at the worksite) and available at https://99ranch.com/pub/articles/detail?id=26004 and consent to receive communications from us.
Disclaimer:
Tawa Group dba 99 Ranch Market, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Union City, CA 94587: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Required)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Buyer Assistant roles across Tawa Services, Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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