Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department.
- Assisting with vendor research and selection to reduce operating costs
- Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and contractors
- Using existing company data to determine purchasing needs and performing office supplies inventory management.
- Processing purchase orders, assisting with overseeing shipping schedules and maintain purchase records/files.
- Working with accounting team to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies.
- Helping purchasing manager with conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
- Other tasks as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree in business, logistics, or a related field
- Previous experience in a similar position
- Strong attention to detail and great organizational and planning skills
- Ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in the relevant management software programs (SAGE, QuickBooks, etc.)
- The ability to identify market trends and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
- Excellent networking and time management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person