Purchasing Assistant

Base requirements **Starting rate of $19 to $22 an hour depending on experience **

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

· A motivated, highly driven self-starter and multitasker

· Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to follow instructions

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Word, etc.

• • Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing

· Ability to build and maintain rapport and work cross-functionally in an effective manner, as required

Essential Duties: Purchasing Assistant Job Descriptions

Expedite reports

Match purchase orders to requisitions, Initialed authorizations, and/or quote sheets.

Match logged receivers to Purchase orders, which are to be done daily

Expedite open orders- Push or Pull materials in and out according to needs

Place orders with vendors from requisitions.

Maintain Insurance Liability files

Send out RFQ's to Vendors- Quotes for Raw Materials

Solicit quotes and Manage RFQ's for Outsource Manufacturing Vendors

Source new items and products for Sales Dept.

Assist in sourcing and track negotiations with new vendors as needed

Systematically compare existing materials and new sourcing and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for authorization.

Establish and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers

Provide accounting detail support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices

Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines the source of the problem and then takes appropriate corrective action

Point person for office and building maintenance, and shipping, supplies and equipment

Tackles additional administrative tasks willingly and as needed for all levels of management within the organization

Monitor key item internal inventory levels throughout the facility

Assist in monitoring excess and obsolete inventory disposition