PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Objective The incumbent assists in with purchasing activities regarding materials, products, and services. Duties and Responsibilities Performs buying duties when necessary Prepares purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests Compares suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists ERP System May check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications Assists in comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers Reviews orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary Maintains knowledge of organizational rules affecting purchases Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations Locates suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered Maintains company's Kanban system Education and Competencies Associate's degree in a related field strongly desired; or additional industry experience equivalent Minimum 2 years of industry experience required ERP experience preferred Understanding of company practices and policies Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs Strong sense of business acumen Experience managing confidential or proprietary information required Effective written and oral communication skills Supervisory responsibilities This position does not include supervisory responsibilities Physical demands This position is located mostly in an office environment, with exposure to: Extended periods of sitting or standing. Extended and continuous use of office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine and telephone Intermittent periods of reaching, stooping and kneeling Noise levels consistent with a busy office

PURCHASING ASSISTANT 309 W

Front St, Roanoke, IL 61561 $45,000

• $60,000 a year
• Full-time $45,000
• $60,000 a year
• Full-time Objective The incumbent assists in with purchasing activities regarding materials, products, and services.

Duties and Responsibilities Performs buying duties when necessary Prepares purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests Compares suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists ERP System May check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications Assists in comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers Reviews orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary Maintains knowledge of organizational rules affecting purchases Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations Locates suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered Maintains company's Kanban system Education and Competencies Associate's degree in a related field strongly desired; or additional industry experience equivalent Minimum 2 years of industry experience required ERP experience preferred Understanding of company practices and policies Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs Strong sense of business acumen Experience managing confidential or proprietary information required Effective written and oral communication skills Supervisory responsibilities This position does not include supervisory responsibilities Physical demands This position is located mostly in an office environment, with exposure to: Extended periods of sitting or standing. Extended and continuous use of office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine and telephone Intermittent periods of reaching, stooping and kneeling Noise levels consistent with a busy office