Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for an Assistant Buyer for our client, a manufacturing company, located in Yonkers, NY. The Assistant Buyer assists in the purchasing activities under the direction of Purchasing Department management. Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel is required and knowledge of SAP is preferred. This is a Temporary to Permanent full-time (on-site) position. Hours : 8 : 30-5 : 30 M-F. Pay Rate : $25 / hr.

Assistant Buyer’s job includes some of, but not limited to the following :

• Issue request for quotations
• Price negotiation, delivery and quality
• Prepare price comparison sheet, delivery and quality
• Making price and delivery control sheets
• Expedite material delivery to meet the production schedules
• Coordinate FAI or PSI, etc., together with QA Department
• Monitor receipt of materials which includes incoming and outgoing
• Issue Purchase Order by using SAP or other company computer system(s)
• Proactively monitor invoices and report to Purchasing management.
• Process rejected / damaged / shortage material
• Document control functions such as filing, copying, etc.
• Interface between purchasing and suppliers, vendors and other departments
• Greets and provides hospitality to visitors and guests
• Ability to translate Japanese into English, and vice versa is preferred but not a must.
• Communicate with various departments within the company.

Qualifications :

Required to possess a HS diploma or equivalent, Bachelor degree is preferred. Entry level experience or minimum of 1-2 year experience. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills. Must be proficient in Excel and Word. SAP experience a plus. Shall have capability of handling small accounts vendors.

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