Assistant Buyer

General Die Casters, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Die Casters, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Assistant to coordinate the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. You will manage requisitions, place orders, and ensure on-time delivery at negotiated prices while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years related experience, strong communication skills, and good time management. This role supports the Buyer and office personnel with administrative duties and inventory control.

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience and/or training.
• Communication and written proficiency.
• Ethical conduct.
• Time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities from initial purchase request through final delivery.
• Support purchasing operations by placing orders via email and online systems.
• Process and manage requisitions, including creating requisitions from inventory sheets and incoming requests.
• Ensure on-time delivery at the negotiated price and required quality.
• Maintain timely control of orders and shipping notices to retain accurate records.
• Monitor inventories and reorder supplies as stocking requirements dictate.
• Assist with receiving activities and handling outside inventory and shipments.
• Maintain purchasing/receiving documentation and daily/monthly filing.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Buyer and office staff.

Skills

Procurement basics

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

Time management

Job description

Job Description

Job Function

Assists the Buyer with coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment and supplies for the organization.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities from initial purchase request through final delivery
• Support purchasing operations by placing orders via email, online systems
• Process and manage requisitions, including creating requisitions from inventory sheets and incoming requests
• Assure the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price and meets the quality standards of the company
• Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
• Maintain supply inventory, requisition and order supplies as needed based on stocking requirements.
• Assist with receiving activities, including handling outside inventory and general incoming shipments
• Maintain and organize purchasing and receiving documentation, including daily paperwork and monthly filing (Dart / GDC records)
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Monitor and track various inventories, including office supplies, first-aid items, outside inventory, and general supplies
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Buyer and office personnel as needed

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience and/or training
• Communication and written proficiency
• Ethical conduct
• Time management

Company Description

Monday - Friday
1st shift: 7am-3pm
2nd shift: 3pm-11pm
3rd shift: 11pm-7am