Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant position reports to the Supply Chain Manager. He or she will work directly under the Supply Chain Manager, taking meeting notes, setting up and managing schedules, administrative tasks, updating SOPs/Work instructions and other functions relating to purchasing. He or she will need to coordinate necessary interdependencies with other departments such as sales, production, and warehouse. Needs to be proactive and reactive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to learn and grow, experience with day to day purchasing tasks in a manufacturing environment is preferred. He or she must be able to assist the Purchasing team with administrative tasks related to updating the business software and other purchasing functions. He or She needs to be a self-starter, innovative, and flexible while working closely with other departments on issues related to purchasing.

Job Duties:

• Organize and handle all administrative tasks for purchasing department including documentation internally as well as with suppliers
• Document, record, and organize all procedures
• Acts as back-up for creating and entering purchase orders
• Administrative tasks as needed.
• Pulling specifications and preparing RFQ packages for existing and potential suppliers
• Prepare presentations, update and manage reports

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in a professional setting preferrable in operational environment
• Experience in a purchasing environment preferred
• Strong computer competency
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive healthcare and benefits plan
• Family-owned, informal working atmospher, people-oriented culture

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Words

Purchasing / Administration / Clerk / Procedures