Purchasing

Purchasing Associate (Entry Level)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Jobs and Responsibilities

• Communicate expected delivery dates to vendors at, or prior to, the time the purchase order is submitted.
• Purchase material within the company budget for each project material phase.
• New material vendor approval management
• Negotiate favorable shipment dates when possible.
• Follow up with vendors after purchase orders are sent to ensure orders are processed by vendors in a timely manner.
• Verify order acknowledgements against the basis of order document (typically an updated vendor quote) for accuracy.
• Procure sourcing material, establish new vendors, and manage vendor documentation.
• Notify field operations and project management regarding any material cost overruns and/or material delays
• Reconcile purchase orders to verify they match invoices.
• Ensure that all material is accurately, timely and completely ordered for each project.
• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant experience Preferred
• A Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field Preferred
• Demonstrated strength in creative thought and visual problem solving
• SAP and proficiency of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Basic knowledge of material cycle counting and basic administrative tasks
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Employee Benefits:

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 10 Paid Vacation
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path 
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

Job Type: Full-time (non-exempt)

Starting Salary Range: starting $59,000 to $70,000 per year based on experience

(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding bonus and other earnings)