Purchasing Assistant (Finance)

Job Summary

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for assisting in the materials management and purchasing activity in their facility. This position supports the Regional Procurement team in managing the material on order and supporting the sales team.  This position prepares the employee for future advancement in the procurement department, as it will provide the necessary exposure to the fundamentals of procurement and inventory management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review aged inventory reports and coordinate activity with Purchasing and Sales
• Maintain monthly pricing adjustments for West region
• Track mill order confirmations and update for planning purposes
• Expedite mill orders, updating delivery dates and scheduling inbound mill receipts
• Sourcing and buying to fulfill short-term material requirements
• Other related activities as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative and clerical experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree required; ideally Supply Chain, Data an
• Experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong Excel skills
• High degree of interest and proficiency in Data Analytics
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Compensation 

• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for Full Time employees
• Paid Holidays for Full Time Employees
• Employee Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Corp Purchasing