Purchasing Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Assist buyers in procuring standard “off the shelf” material and/or supplies considering price, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability through understanding of company needs and knowledge of relevant markets and products.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Prepare and issue requests for quotations, evaluate responses, conduct price analysis, and recommend or select a satisfactory source· Provide required materials, good and services by issuing purchase orders to reliable sources of supply· Assure delivery of purchases in a timely manner through follow-up on all purchase orders, expediting delivery when necessary, and investigating any delays or problems related to a purchase order· Maintain cooperative vendor relations by meeting with sales representatives and retaining open and direct lines of communication· Keep operations personnel supervisor aware of available products, new product developments, and most suitable supplier of required materials by collecting and maintaining literature files, and other data on sources, prices, and specifications for production supplies· Track delivery schedule, reliability and the performance of suppliers through maintenance of accurate files related to purchases, analyzing receiving reports, and accounts payable records. Also, compare initial purchase agreements and procurement specifications with supplier’s performance· Communicate and maintain PO schedules and schedule changes with suppliers (and customers for consigned material) based on buyer direction and MRP requirements.· Expedite incoming material through Receiving, ESR, NCMR, and stores.· Order supplies and materials based upon approved requisitions as required.· Enter changes and updates to the promised due dates of material in the MIS system based on supplier feedback.· Review production schedules, pre-pull listings, shortage listings, and open purchase order reports on a daily basis to identify shortages that have the potential to stop production. If delivery issues are identified’ to search out potential solutions and present them to Buyers and/or Production for resolution.·KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Related Associates Degree or appropriate purchasing experience consideredExposure to manufacturing processes or general industrial operations is helpfulSubstantial proficiency with MS ExcelAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayNo weekendsEducation:Associate (Preferred)Experience:Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Minimum Salary: 17.00
Maximum Salary: 24.50
Salary Unit: Hourly