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Hydrologic Distribution
Purchasing
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$43,142 / year median in Florida
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Looking for someone to carry out day to day purchasing and inventory management tasks, including creating and placing purchase orders with manufacturers, overseeing returns of products, and negotiating pricing. Prefer someone with one year or more of experience in purchasing or inventory management, but would be willing to train from the ground up the right candidate. You will need to be able to learn our software system, have basic computer skills, basic math skills, and good communication skills. You will work closely with the Accounting Department, as well as our 13 locations and the vendors you are assigned, to solve issues with pricing, product damages and shortages. This is a fast pace work environment with plenty of challenges, and also a great opportunity for future growth with a young and fast growing company.