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Central Plains Steel
Central Plains Steel - Purchasing Assistant
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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.
$46,699 / year median in Kansas
-8% projected decline
Job Description
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Logo Job Summary Full Time:
Monday- Friday, 8:00am
- 5:00pm
- Competitive pay
- Quarterly Incentives
- Full benefits package o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
- Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
- Career growth & advancement potential
- All necessary safety training and equipment provided
- Stable, long term employment with a reputable company At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are humble, hungry, and smart.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Coordinate inbound freight activities and shipment tracking.
- Verify receiving documentation for incoming materials and products.
- Review and maintain inspection records and Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.
- Ensure all receiving and certification documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
- Maintain MTR records and support retrieval of documentation for audits, customer requests, and quality reviews.
- Monitor and maintain purchase order status to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding open orders, backorders, and delivery commitments.
- Process and track backorder purchase orders and related transactions.
- Assist in maintaining purchasing records and procurement documentation.
- Assist with inventory accuracy initiatives and material tracking.
- Support warehouse inventory record maintenance and reconciliation efforts.
- Coordinate material testing activities and maintain associated records.
- Ensure quality and compliance documentation is properly controlled and retained.
- Assist in meeting customer, regulatory, and internal documentation requirements.
- Assist in creating and maintaining part records within the GSS system.
- Support GSS document control processes, including document updates, revisions, and record retention.
- Maintain accurate master data and purchasing information within company systems.
- Assist with system updates and data integrity initiatives.
- Prepare and distribute Warehouse (WHS) reports and other purchasing-related reports.
- Support month-end and periodic reporting requirements. Required Skills
- Valid Driver's License
- required.
- 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with purchasing, warehouse, quality, and production teams.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and document management systems
- preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes
- preferred.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory reporting
- preferred.