Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Hawkins Personnel Group - 4.2 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Accounting systems Supplier management Word processing ERP systems Supply chain management Materials management Database software proficiency Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a diligent and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will support the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management processes to ensure the timely acquisition of materials and services essential for operational success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of ERP systems, materials management, and procurement strategies, contributing to streamlined inventory control and cost-effective sourcing.

Requirements:

• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Able to write simple correspondence
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, inventory reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to present information to top management.
• General understanding of database software; Inventory software; spreadsheet software, Word Processing software and accounting software specific to barcodes
• Able to generate reports based on accounting

Job Description:

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
• Analyzes raw goods for accurate measure of materials needed to complete the finished goods.
• Conducts and enter physical counts on cello film, jars, caps, lids and boxes to maintain stock levels.
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries, incorrect deliveries or damaged deliveries.
• Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment.
• Runs and analyzes weekly inventory stock status reports and reports variances to management.
• Analyzes productivity and production reports, sales trends and orders to determine present and future material availability and places orders for these materials accordingly.
• Generates purchase orders for supplies and raw materials and sends a copy to supplier and department originating request.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person