Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and advertising for the organization.

Duties:

• Reviews requisitions.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Arranges inbound freight.
• Monitors inventory position against sales forecast and customer orders to maintain acceptable safety stock levels.
• Handles physical inventory
• Enters Production Sheets.
• Processes receiving paperwork.
• Verifies invoice price to PO confirming the invoice matches the PO.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Issues GTIN for new product
• Handles new or revised medication label requests and communicate between Viscot sales team and supplier.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one years' purchasing experience, preferably more.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (intermediate level or above).
• Detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and logistics.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar procurement systems is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Required)

Work Location: In person