Assistant Buyer

About the role

Prepare purchase order, responsible for correspondence between suppliers and departments originating requests. International purchase order coordinationMRO commodities and supplies for assigned areas of emphasisRespond 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. Coordinate outside vendor services.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 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