Assistant Buyer - Data & Purchasing Coordinator (Local)

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions in West Chester, Ohio, is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to provide administrative and clerical support to the Purchasing Department. You will work with Buyers and the Department Manager to maintain purchasing records and coordinate with plants and vendors.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, bid administration, processing purchase orders, inventory monitoring, and ERP data integrity, with opportunities to learn purchasing ethics and supplier relationships

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Six months to one year of office, clerical, or purchasing experience.
• Attention to detail in reviewing purchasing documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures and general computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• Ability to collect and enter data accurately; perform arithmetic calculations; use common units of measure; calculate discounts and shipping charges.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Request written bids and telephone quotes from approved vendors and record bid information including vendor price, payment terms, and delivery.
• Process system triggers for material requests from plants; coordinate with Buyers and Logistics; communicate order status and delivery expectations to internal customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Arithmetic calculations

Office software

Education

Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards (ERP)

Job description

Contech Engineered Solutions in West Chester, Ohio, is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to provide administrative and clerical support to the Purchasing Department. You will work with Buyers and the Department Manager to maintain purchasing records and coordinate with plants and vendors.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, bid administration, processing purchase orders, inventory monitoring, and ERP data integrity, with opportunities to learn purchasing ethics and supplier relationships