What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative and Purchasing Assistant position at Soudal Accumetric?
Department: Purchasing - Finance
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Company Overview:
Soudal is Europe’s largest independent manufacturer of Sealants, Adhesives and PU foams for both professionals and private users. With now more than 4000 employees, group sales exceeding 1.68 billion USD and over 31 production sites on five continents. This 100% Belgian family-owned business has grown into a global player and expert in chemical products and solutions for construction, retail and industry, with its US headquarters in Elizabethtown, KY.
Position Summary:
Soudal is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative and Purchasing Assistant to join our Supply Chain and Finance team. This role is ideal for someone beginning their purchasing or supply chain career and looking to grow within a manufacturing environment. The Administrative and Purchasing Assistant supports purchasing activities by planning, issuing, and tracking purchase orders, collaborating closely with operations, quality, and logistics teams to ensure materials are delivered on time to support production, as well as following up of mobile phone and vehicle lease contracts, planning and coordination of internal events and other administrative tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create and process purchase orders for multiple departments, including the using SAP.
• Support daily purchasing activities in alignment with production schedules and company goals
• Verify accuracy of purchase order details including pricing, part numbers, descriptions, delivery dates, and ship-to locations and maintain accurate information records in SAP.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, and discrepancies, tracking deliveries and update order status in SAP
• Organization of internal events, e.g. national sales meetings and customer visits.
• Management of the calendar and notes of the executive management meeting
• Facilitate the onboarding schedules of new employees and management of the company cell phone plan
• Handling of the general inbox, incoming calls and other tasks generally performed by the Administrative Assistant.
Qualifications:
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related role
• Experience with SAP preferred
Skills & Competencies
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking
Work Environment:
• Manufacturing environment with routine exposure to chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Noise level is typically quiet
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities
Benefits:
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Paid Basic Life and Vol Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
Additional Information:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Soudal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment.