Purchasing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records
• Contact vendors to confirm purchase order details
• Review order confirmations and identify discrepancies
• Track orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Expedite orders and communicate potential delays to internal teams
• Compare product deliveries against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor shipments and follow up on delayed or undelivered goods
• Process and track vendor returns
• Update internal databases with order details, including dates, vendors, quantities, and pricing
• Work with receiving and internal departments to resolve issues involving damaged, incorrect, missing, or excess materials
• Prepare weekly reports regarding vendor delivery performance
• Prepare purchasing-related correspondence and communications
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers
• Aid in additional purchasing duties and cross-train in other buyer functions as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 years of related purchasing or procurement experience
• Manufacturing purchasing experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, dependable, and a strong team player

Pay

$23 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time

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