Join Our Team at National Highway Products, Inc.! As a leader in the traffic sign manufacturing and distribution industry, National Highway Products, Inc. is dedicated to excellence and innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a growth-oriented culture that supports the development of our business and each employee. Our commitment to leadership and management training initiatives ensures that our team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to excel and advance in their careers. If you're looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and be a part of our success story. National Highway Products, Inc. (NHP) is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting our Purchasing Department and ensuring materials, products, and supplier commitments are managed accurately and efficiently. Please review the responsibilities and qualifications carefully before applying to ensure the position aligns with your experience and expectations. This is a full-time, onsite position Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The Purchasing Assistant will work in a professional office environment as part of a collaborative team. Responsibilities Create, issue, and maintain accurate purchase orders. Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, monitor lead times, and ensure materials arrive on schedule. Proactively follow up on open POs and communicate delays, shortages, and changes in delivery dates to the appropriate internal departments. Obtain and maintain required MTRs, certifications, and other material documentation from suppliers. Assist the Sales team with supplier pricing, freight costs, product availability, and quote requests. Coordinate open PO status with the Operations team to support production scheduling and customer shipments. Monitor inventory levels and use historical, quarterly, and annual purchasing data to identify purchasing needs and maintain appropriate inventory levels. Research suppliers, products, and alternative sources to identify cost savings, improved lead times, and purchasing opportunities. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through consistent communication and follow-up. Identify purchasing issues and take initiative to research solutions and resolve problems before they impact operations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing information and documentation. Perform other purchasing-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred (High school diploma/GED required) Ability to commute to our Millville location Monday-Friday; onsite position only. Positive, energetic, and motivated attitude with a strong commitment to performing at a high level. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Skills Highly organized

• Able to manage multiple POs, quotes, vendors, and deadlines without losing track of details. Strong attention to detail
• Accurately reviews pricing, quantities, specifications, freight, lead times, and purchase orders. Proactive and self-motivated
• Takes initiative and doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done next. Strong follow-through
• Follows up with vendors and internal departments until tasks are completed. Excellent communication skills
• Professional and confident communicating with vendors, coworkers, and management by phone and email. Strong problem-solving skills
• Identifies issues, researches solutions, and brings options to management rather than simply presenting problems. Able to prioritize
• Understands how to balance rush orders, customer needs, inventory requirements, quotes, and routine purchasing. Sense of urgency
• Recognizes when an issue could impact production, inventory, customer commitments, or delivery schedules. Vendor relationship management
• Builds professional relationships with suppliers and develops reliable vendor contacts. Negotiation mindset
• Comfortable asking for better pricing, freight, lead times, payment terms, and price holds. Business-minded
• Understands that the lowest unit price isn't always the best overall purchasing decision; considers freight, quality, lead time, reliability, and total cost. Product curiosity
• Willing and interested in learning NHP's products, materials, specifications, and industry terminology. Adaptable
• Can handle changing priorities and unexpected purchasing issues throughout the day. Accountable
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and mistakes and works to resolve issues rather than making excuses. Team-oriented
• Understands that purchasing directly impacts sales, operations, production, inventory, and customer satisfaction. Comfortable working independently
• Able to make appropriate decisions and keep work moving without constant supervision. Willingness to learn
• Open to learning NHP's systems, processes, vendors, products, and purchasing procedures.

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Pay:

$21.00

• $30.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person