What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Purchaser - Portland, OR position at Cook Solutions Group Inc?
Cook Solutions Group, listed as a 100 Best Companies to Work for, is looking for a Full-Time Assistant Purchaser with excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills, a professional attitude and appearance, and the ability to integrate into our "We Make It Happen!" culture.
Location: Portland, OR - After 90 days of employment this position will move to hybrid with 1-2 days in the office a week.
Pay: $23-25 hour
What youll do:
Responsible for but not limited to initiating and keeping track of all purchase orders using the Open PO report, conducting follow ups with vendors, processing invoices, and working with accounts payable on any issues pertaining to service ticket discrepancies. Conduct help/follow up with PMs for Subcontractor set up as well as truck/equipment rentals for installs; Assistant Purchaser supports Director of Purchasing & Logistics and Purchasers as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Pull Open PO report on a daily or weekly basis and follow up with vendors, techs, and warehouse managers to confirm that all POs have been received and obtain invoices as needed.
- Responsible for notifying team of any alerts/concerns pertaining to immediate needs.
- Process invoices as needed, utilizing our database (Microsoft Dynamics) to confirm status of PO receipt.
- Reconciling product cost is consistent between CSG PO and vendor invoice. If costing is not consistent, will work with the Director of Purchasing & Logistics and/or Purchasers to get discrepancy resolved.
- Data entry which includes updating vendor parts pricing, Subcontractor set up, and Truck/Equipment Rental agreements as needed.
- Obtain tools for technicians
- Completing bi-monthly van stock orders for security technicians
- Completing weekly orders COH Main Stocks
- Reconciling monthly Home Depot POs
- Maintain Amazon purchasing account status
- Backing up Service Purchasers for PTO and overflow
What youll bring:
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
HS Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelors degree strongly preferred. 1 or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite. Ability to communicate efficiently and consistently with internal and external partners. The ability to multi-task with strong time management skills is a must!
Benefits
Cook Solutions Group (CSG) provides our employees with the most comprehensive benefits program to enhance their quality of life. CSG employees enjoy competitive salaries; CSG pays 90% of the PPO insurance premium for the employee; 100% for a high deductible plan, and 50% for the dependents. Both plans have reasonable deductible levels and co-pay amounts; a 401(k)-retirement match; Paid Time Off (PTO); 8 paid holidays per year; 16 hours of Paid Time Off a year for volunteer time through the Cook Community Builders program; Technician benefits that include commute time, company vehicle and gas card, quarterly bonus program, tuition reimbursement and much more!
Why work at Cook Solutions Group?
We know our employees are what make our business succeed. Thats why weve cultivated a casual, upbeat environment that enhances productivity, satisfaction, and retention. We strive to provide the best, most equitable and cost-effective benefits for employees. New employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following the 60-day day waiting period who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of flexible scheduling, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and volunteer in their communities through our Cook Community Builders program.
Equal Opportunity
Cook Solutions Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
