What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Gordon, Inc.?
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
General Responsibilities:
- At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, purchase goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures
- Solicits bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, and specific project/product requirements
- Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, schedule, capability, and previous transaction history, and makes recommendations for purchase
- Researches and prepares quotes for materials and services as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Vendor and Materials Management:
- Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables, and recommends to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
- Coordinates inventory levels with Gordon, Inc. Sales and Project Managers as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
- Manages inventory levels of plant consumable materials for peak efficiency and economy
- Ensures that internal customer plant and office supply needs are met in both materials and cost estimates.
Administrative:
At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager:
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment
- Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditions
- Drafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specifications
- Intakes, records, and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data package
- Distributes purchasing information to involved parties, including vendors, internal sales representatives, and project managers
- Maintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and records
- Prepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and supplies
- Performs other related and/or required duties, as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers
· Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail
· An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least two years of clerical experience preferred.