Assistant Buyer

Job Description

• Prepare purchase order, responsible for correspondence between suppliers and departments originating requests.
• International purchase order coordination
• MRO commodities and supplies for assigned areas of emphasis
• Respond to customer supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and other issues.
• Cook out outside vendor services.
• Basic understanding of Material Requirements planning - Ability to analyze MRP reporting and proceed accordingly.
• Responsible for report creation and follow-up.
• P.O. receiving report
• Open orders report (Purchasing)
• Provide support within Materials Department
• Clerical entry into ERP system, production packet creation, etc.
• Maintain Safety Department SDS documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ related experience or equivalent in Purchasing related field.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required to work with vendors, customers and employees.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision insurance plans
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Personal Days
• Paid Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Short-Term Disability