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.
LNK International, Inc. is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of solid and liquid dose, over the counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. For over 40 years, we have built a reputation for delivering the highest quality products, outstanding service and product innovation. What sets LNK apart? We believe it is our employees. There is a commitment to quality in every department at LNK. As a member of our Purchasing Department you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who support and interact with all areas of the company. Our full-time employees enjoy competitive benefits including: 401(k) with generous employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid holidays Paid vacation
Shift:
Day Shift. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position reports to our Purchasing Manager and is a key member of the LNK purchasing team.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Review and process departmental purchase requisitions daily. •Execute Purchase Order placement with suppliers and ensure term and conditions of purchase orders are met for materials procured. • Monitor open purchase orders to make sure the product is delivered on time to meet production requirements. Performs other duties as necessary and as assigned by manager. Heavy clerical and phone work. This position may cross train in reception as needed. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) Must possess excellent analytical, organizational and communicational skills Ability to function under minimal supervision. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus. Strong communication skills in writing, and orally with keen attention to detail
Education and Experience:
3 years of administrative experience in a high-volume office required. Purchasing experience preferred.
Work Environment:
In person. There is no remote option for this role. Overtime may be required from time to time. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work. The salary listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as permitted by law. LNK provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
