Purchasing Assistant

About The Role The Purchasing Assistant coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies, and purchases all inventory to meet production requirements by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with daily purchasing activities, order entry, and vendor communication
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Prepare and analyze purchasing reports in Excel
• Coordinate with production, accounting, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Support the Purchasing Manager with administrative and analytical tasks
• Performs various other job duties as assigned and needed
• Prepares purchase orders and sends to supplier and department originating request.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Meets production requirements on a daily basis while controlling inventory levels with various lead times.
• Assists heavily with periodic plant inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a clean and insurable driving record throughout employment, as defined by company vehicle insurance standards
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Prior purchasing or supply chain experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and self-management
• Effective planning and organization skills
• Excellent listening skills and be able to offer solutions to unique situations
• Attention to detail and self-management
• Empathetic outlook and the ability to work on a team