Administrative and Purchasing Assistant

Position Summary

Soudal is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative and Purchasing Assistant to join our Supply Chain and Finance team. This role is ideal for someone beginning their purchasing or supply chain career and looking to grow within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders for multiple departments using SAP and Hermes systems
• Support daily purchasing activities in alignment with production schedules and company goals
• Verify accuracy of purchase order details including pricing, part numbers, descriptions, delivery dates, and ship-to locations
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, and discrepancies
• Aid with scheduling tanker and container deliveries
• Track deliveries and update order status in SAP
• Maintain spreadsheets to help consolidate orders and optimize order quantities and freight efficiency
• Track and report on-time delivery performance metrics
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records in SAP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related role
• Experience with SAP preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with routine exposure to chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles
• Noise level is typically quiet
• Routine exposure to chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen
• Soudal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment