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Entry Level Purchasing Assistant - Industrial Supplier (35178)
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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.
$50,843 / year median in Michigan
-8% projected decline
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Entry Level Purchasing Assistant - Industrial Supplier (35178) at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions Entry Level Purchasing Assistant - Industrial Supplier (35178) at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Clawson, Michigan Posted in about 5 hours ago.
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full-time Global industrial supplier company near Sterling Heights, MI is currently seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Assistant- Industrial Supplier to join their team. Ideal candidate will have purchasing internship experience and supply chain management major. Responsibilities of Entry-Level Purchasing Assistant- Industrial Supplier Maintain good relationship with manufacturer client and vendors Research and communicate with new/ existing vendors to build up a plan for procuring supplies client requested Analyze the market price of the materials from different suppliers based on quality-level and shipping costs etc. Maintain communications along with other departments regarding order specifications and prevent for possible damage/ loss/ delay/ complaint from customers. Analyze present and past order progress reports and make suggestions to prevent any delays/ issues with orders. Report to management with summarized status report and revised plan for improvement how to increase sales level with their products. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications of Entry-Level Purchasing Assistant- Industrial Supplier Supply chain-related internship experience preferably in manufacturing industry is plus Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and related field. Experience with ERP software - MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is huge plus Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.