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Axon LLC
Purchasing Associate
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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.
$45,967 / year median in North Carolina
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there's a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we'll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. Axon is searching for a Purchasing Assistant who offers support to the Materials Manager by executing regular Purchase order transitions for consistent items that require minimal supervision. Some of these orders include raw materials, non-inventory items, stock parts orders miscellaneous tools, supplies, services, etc. in accordance with approved purchasing requisitions and procedures. This role reports to the Materials Manager of Axon. Confirm purchase orders in an accurate and timely fashion Alert Buyer of any discrepancies in orders Communicate item or pricing changes to sales and engineering Monitor demand and material usage to create purchase orders Generate request for quotes from vendors with follow up Follow up on all purchase orders ensuring accurate delivery and cost Alert buyer of any changes within two hours of receiving information Communicate delivery changes to buyer to communicate through the organization Assistance with paperwork and filing Order placement as necessary Assist engineering for bill of material review, manual generation, and item creation. Under direct supervision purchase prescribed routine materials and/or equipment ensuring the meeting of quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost. Process the "approved" purchase requisitions. Under direct supervision gather quotes from various venders/suppliers on requested equipment and/or tools. Perform limited negotiation of prices. Maintain and update active purchase orders. Expedite purchase orders when necessary. Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, and directs them to the proper person and/or office. Efficiently operates the Company switchboard to relay incoming calls to appropriate employees. Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job. Prepares correspondence, letters, memos, reports, etc., from detailed instructions.
Performs additional duties and assignments as directed by management.