Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

We are a leading modular building manufacturing company looking for a dedicated and organized Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate procurement of materials, supporting the production schedule, and maintaining positive vendor and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Material Ordering : Learn to read and understand purchase orders, extract necessary information for material orders, and assist in takeoffs to ensure accurate and timely ordering.
• Macola System Training : Become proficient in using Macola to enter and receive purchase orders. Understand part numbers and maintain accurate usage and pricing records.
• Vendor / Customer Relations : Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and customers. Communicate pricing changes, discrepancies, and any issues effectively and professionally.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with foremen, sales, engineering, and other team members to communicate issues like price increases, product discontinuations, or delays in deliveries.
• Backorder Management : Run regular backorder reports for vendor, proactively contacting vendors for updates to prevent material shortages.
• Deadlines and Productions Schedule Coordination : Understand and meet deadlines to ensure smooth operation and align material orders with production schedules.
• Inventory Management : Ensure inventory levels are maintained, including managing overstock, working returns, and updating shortage trackers.
• Discrepancy Resolution : Review packing slips for discrepancies or backorders and address any issues with vendors.
• Lead Time and Vendor Accountability : Provide vendors with accurate lead times and hold them accountable for communication errors or delays.
• Organizational Skills : Maintain an organized work environment, keeping track of materials, inventory, and order documentation.

Requirements :

Benefits :

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting a fast-paced production environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team as a Purchasing Assistant!

All candidates are subject to a background check, drug screen, and reference checks