What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Assistant position at Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops?
Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops have an immediate need for a full-time Experienced Procurement Assistant.
Countertop Order Management
- Answer and respond to emails and phone calls from designers regarding laminate countertop orders.
- Review laminate countertop work orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Confirm laminate material availability and lead times with suppliers.
- Enter purchase orders accurately and maintain documents.
- Work with designers to confirm material selections, order requirements, and estimated completion dates.
- Track laminate countertop and postform countertop orders from placement through completion.
Purchasing & Materials Management
- Order HPL laminate sheets, stock postform countertops, and other related countertop materials.
- Order board stock for mill inventory and commercial projects.
- Order daily based on shop requirements.
- Purchase:
- Edgebanding: stock or special orders
- Tools: Drill guns, drill bits, saw blades, routers, utility knives
- Shop supplies: Tape, shrink wrap, safety glasses, gloves, back supports, sandpaper, markers,
- Production related materials: Brad nails, staples, Glue (assembly & pellets, Coordinate Blade sharpening
- Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock based on requirements
- Maintain purchasing records and order tracking/completion logs.
Vendor Relations
- Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Get quotes to support cost effective purchasing.
- Follow up on open orders and resolve order delays or material discrepancies.
Production Support
- Review orders and material requirements with laminate or Mill shop personnel.
- Coordinate material deliveries to meet production schedules.
- Help make sure all required materials are available before work begins.
- Support production planning by monitoring incoming materials and shipment status.
- Work closely with designers, vendors, and shop personnel to make sure projects are completed on time.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate order tracking and purchasing logs.
- Monitor open purchase orders and delivery schedules.
- Update order status information and communicate changes to internal teams.
- File and maintain purchasing and vendor documentation.