Purchasing Assistant

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Job description

IMMEDIATE job opportunity for a driven individual who has a proven track record of performance and desire to work for a well-established organization. We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant for one of California's leading manufacturers of state-of-the-art fireplaces, barbecues and outdoor fire products that are distributed across the world, located in City of Industry, CA located in the City of Industry, CA.

Purchasing Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter and Manage Purchase Orders - Purchase Orders, credit card orders, Amazon Orders.
• Oversee Shipping Schedules - Purchase Order confirmations, Late Purchase Order.
• The report, arrange a delivery schedule.
• Maintain Purchasing Records - Purchase Orders, Vendor files, other computer files and records.
• Oversee Vendor Activities - Commodity and part category support and direct interaction with vendors to maintain supply inventory, E-Payment Invoice processing.
• Manage Inventory - MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) inventory, production supplies, small tool supply, and maintenance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Purchasing Assistant Skills & Qualifications:

• Purchasing assistants provide key clerical and other administrative support to the
• Purchasing Department and to the entire organization.
• As a result, clerical skills are key in this role.
• The following skills are necessary.
• Mathematics - The PA needs accurate math skills to ensure that cost

calculations are correct and that purchase orders and inventory counts are

accurate.

• Relationship management - relationship management skills are necessary in

this role, as you will have direct contact with vendors, vendor selection and

negotiations You will also interact with and support factory supervisors and

managers.

• Communication skills -effective verbal and written communication skills are

required, including telephone communication, and writing skills for emails to

vendors, shipping companies, and internal personnel.

Compensation: $DOE. Temp to hire position. If you are qualified and interested in the position, please email your resume relating your skills, background, and experience to the job opening or come to our office directly. In the meantime, please provide the following:

• Updated resume (send by e-mail)
• Interview availability

Vitesse Recruiting & Staffing 30 Corporate Park, Suite 106 Irvine, CA 92606

IMMEDIATE job interviews will be arranged for qualified candidates.

Job Requirements:

• Facilitate purchasing of non-inventory product
• Facilitate purchasing of raw materials
• Operate within local purchasing policies
• Send purchase orders to vendors
• Add new items to the purchasing system