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JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Assistant
Summary
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Agent with acquiring all product for the company and to maintain a positive relationship with vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Purchasing Assistant shall:
Assist in updating and maintaining pricing in our system as we receive pricing increases from our vendors.
Work with Accounts Payable to add new vendors to our system.
Add vendor acknowledgment and confirmation information into our system as it is received
Place orders from vendors on a regular weekly schedule to replenish our stock
Make stock corrections, as requested by the stores.
Work through negative inventory report to help keep inventory accurate in our system
Work with vendors to follow up on back orders
Search for special order parts requested by customers
Meet with visiting vendor representatives to discuss new products and pricing
Accountability
The Purchasing Assistant is accountable to the Inventory and Purchasing Manager
Skills and Education Requirements
The Purchasing Assistant shall have:
Must be 18 or older
High school diploma or equivalent GED
High personal and professional standards
Excellent time management, sense of responsibility and work commitment
Ability to develop good vendor relationships
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workflow
Good command of the English language, in written and oral communications
Basic computer skills/familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Willing to learn new processes/flexibility
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Preferred: Purchasing experience
Preferred: Knowledge of industrial and hydraulic hose/connections/systems/equipment
Physical and Time Demands
The Purchasing Assistant position requires:
Sitting at a computer and the ability to use the computer
Ability to use a copy machine, scanner, fax machine and multi-line phone system
Ability to sit for a few hours at the time and lift up to 10 pounds.
Standard hours for this position are Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm, with some possible variation.
Benefits:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Optical Coverage
FSA
401k Contribution
Profit Share
Paid Time Off
