Purchasing Assistant

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Job description

Purchasing Assistant

*Excellent Retirement / 401K and ESOP

*Relaxed low stress culture

*Position open due to promotion

*Very stable company with 50+ years in business

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up new Vendors per the process/systems in place
• Communication with vendors via phone and email
• Enter Price Changes
• Contract Administration
• Contract Tracking
• Research invoice or purchase order issues as needed
• Daily customer /client interaction

As well as managing day-to-day purchasing requirements, the Purchasing Assistant will help to build our vendor network, maintain strong relationships with our key suppliers and customers, and help to improve our overall supply chain performance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handle all assigned purchasing requirements promptly and effectively.
• Select optimal vendor options based on cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications are maintained with key suppliers.
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports on purchasing performance as and when required.
• Prepare supplier evaluations and manage vendor performance measurement and improvement activities.
• Handle correspondence with vendors concerning any issues such as non-conforming product, incorrect quantity, and PO change requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the purchasing department.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Dynamics is a plus
• BA or Associate Degree or equivalent experience in Purchasing, Costing and/or Sales/Inventory

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Contact Info: Tim Burkhart, Managing Director at