What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Purchase Partners?
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SEEKING ENERGETIC, ORGANIZED AND SELF DRIVEN PERSON, WHO IS READY TO GROW WITH OUR COMPANY, PURCHASE PARTNERSBenefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be working with multiple departments to review purchasing reports, determine needs, solicit vendor pricing and sending RFQ's, place orders. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential products. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures.
Responsibilities
- Review purchasing reports, daily, to determine inventory demand, send RFQ's to suppliers
- Place orders, expedite purchase orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering inventory to maintain specific stock levels
- Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best value based on price and quality
- Research suppliers, develop new supply chains
- Manage vendor contracts, as needed
- Coordinate shipping with other departments
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar position desired
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, strong working knowledge of Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired
- The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed
- Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferred
- High school graduate with strong software, computer and organizational skills would be considered
Location
- We are located in Bridgeton, MO near intersection of Highway 270 and St Charles Rock Road
Salary : $17 - $19