Temporary Purchasing Assistant Position Available In Kent, Rhode Island

Temporary Purchasing Assistant CME Corp – 4.6 Warwick, RI Job Details Temporary | Full-time $20 – $21 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer service Procurement Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Data entry Purchasing 1 year Associate’s degree Grammar Experience Entry level Full Job Description We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing Team. This role is responsible for following up on a high volume of purchase orders. They will record order confirmations and status, follow up on and resolve issues with purchase orders, and act as a liaison between our outside vendors and our internal Sales and Customer Service Teams. •This temporary position will be based out of our branch in Warwick, RI and will report to the Purchasing Manager•

Responsibilities:

Adequately and efficiently process and record a high volume of emailed order confirmations, estimated ship dates and tracking of purchase orders Answer inbound phone calls from vendors and suppliers Research and resolve issues with open purchase orders Follow up with vendors and suppliers on purchase orders to supply payment, obtain status, request invoices, and confirm product deliveries Develop, foster, and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and suppliers Accurately and effectively communicate with internal sales teams regarding status of or issues with purchase orders Perform other miscellaneous tasks and projects assigned by the

Purchasing Manager Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, Associates’ preferred 1-3 years of purchasing experience Previous purchasing experience in healthcare industry a plus Excellent grammar, verbal, written, and data entry skills Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Knowledgeable in A+ and Salesforce software a plus Who you are: Positive team player with a strong and consistent work ethic Comfortable working in a high paced work environment Exercise good judgment to determine appropriate action Problem solver, highly organized, and strong attention to detail Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving process improvements

About CME Corp:

Dedicated to providing quality equipment, logistics, and services to healthcare. CME Corp is the premier source for equipment and turnkey logistics, delivery, and support for the healthcare community. The company helps healthcare facilities nationwide to seamlessly launch, renovate and expand. CME Corp is headquartered in Warwick, RI with branches in Anaheim, CA, and Long Island, NY and over 35+ service centers spanning the nation and offers an expanded product line of more than 2 million+ medical products from more than 2,000 manufacturers. We support our military community, veterans encouraged to apply! CME Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$20.00 – $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Purchasing:

2 years (Preferred)

Administrative:

2 years (Preferred) Customer service: 2 years (Preferred) High volume purchase order: 2 years (Preferred) Data entry: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Warwick, RI 02886 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Warwick, RI 02886