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Rainbow Lettering

Purchasing Assistant

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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.

$52,199 / year median in New York

-6% projected decline

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PURCHASING AGENT
We are looking to hire candidates in our Purchasing department. Candidates will be responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, and processing purchase orders,. They will work closely with the Production Manager and the Shipping/Receiving Manager while researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services. Candidates will select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency, while building and maintaining positive, long term supplier relations with vendors. Purchasing experience desirable. Willing to train qualified candidate. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel required. Rainbow Lettering provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Rainbow Lettering provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Elmira, NY 14901 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Elmira, NY 14901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person