Purchasing Assistant NL Talent Consulting & Coaching Doral, FL 33192 $45,000 - $48,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed Job Summary As a Purchasing Assistant, you'll provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing, sales-order and customer-service processes for raw materials, packaging materials, industrial supplies, equipment, and spare parts. Ensure accurate records, timely follow-up, and complete documentation under the guidance of the Purchasing & Supplier Development Specialist. Duties Purchasing
- Track open purchase orders and update delivery status
- Prepare and maintain supplier, customer and material master-data requests for approval
- Request and organize quotations using approved suppliers and instructions
- Coordinate courier shipments of samples and maintain shipment records
- Maintain organized purchasing files, confirmations and correspondence Sales & Documentation
- Prepare draft sales orders and requested modifications for review
- Prepare draft invoices, packing lists and shipping instructions (SLI) for approval
- Follow up on sales-order approvals and missing documentation
- Receive, check, label, repackage and notify requestors of samples Customer Service & Follow-up
- Prepare open-order status reports and flag delays
- Record customer complaints and supplier claims and monitor follow-up
- Prepare cancellation or correction requests for authorized review
- Coordinate routine status inquiries with logistics, sales and accounting General
- Maintain accurate information in the company ERP and shared records
- Follow established procedures and recommend updates to the procedure manual
- Escalate exceptions, discrepancies and urgent issues promptly
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
Education :
High school diploma required; associate degree or relevant business coursework preferred
Experience :
0-2 years in administrative, purchasing, logistics or order-processing support preferred
Systems :
Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office and data entry; ERP experience preferred
Languages :
Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish preferred for international supplier communication
Competencies :
Accuracy, organization, follow-through, communication, confidentiality, teamwork and willingness to learn.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person