Purchasing Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Process purchase orders and S-Dispo efficiently.
• Understand and perform all purchasing functions, including TORG, PORG, item maintenance, pricing updates, and other related tasks.
• Conduct research on both new and existing items as needed for the purchasing department.
• Assist the purchasing department with database and ERP duties related to inventory, SKU maintenance, and new items.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with tasks such as stock and special-order purchasing, as well as expediting orders.
• Maintain daily reports, including price change spreadsheets, open PO reports, and other key data.
• Perform vendor research and ongoing market analysis to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
• Act as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration between departments and teams.
• Confirm pricing for all purchase orders within the department.
• Aid in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Key Competencies

• Experience: At least 1 year of purchasing experience and 2 years of Microsoft Office experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Prowess in working in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High level of reliability, trustworthiness, and dependability.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working with interruptions while maintaining focus.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbally communicating in English.