Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Mattapoisett, MA Job Details Full-time $25 - $27 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Sourcing Financial transaction processing Supplier management Purchase order management Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Bidding project phase Decision making Vendor relationship management Data entry Clerical experience Entry level Under 1 year

Full Job Description In-Office Position Position Summary:

The Purchasing Assistant provides office support to the Purchasing Department with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. What you'll do:

Level:

Administrative/transactional support

Focus:

Executing purchase orders and maintaining systems, and daily vendor management, and minor product sourcing

Work Type:

Routine, process-driven tasks, and assists with bidding and price evaluation of orders

Decision-Making:

Limited; follows established guidelines

Supplier Interaction:

Basic (order follow-ups, issue resolution, minor bids)

Experience:

0-3 years About you: High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

Experience:

0-3 years