Assistant Purchaser: Inventory & Supplier Support

Haakon Industries Ltd.; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stable manufacturing environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Haakon Industries Ltd. in Cheney, WA is seeking a highly organized Assistant Purchaser to keep our manufacturing operation running on-site. You will purchase materials, monitor inventory, and ensure production teams have what they need when they need it.

You will regularly engage with suppliers, track orders, and resolve material shortages on the production floor, while collaborating with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Accounting, and Engineering teams to maintain material flow and schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, buying, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or purchasing software.
• Experience communicating with suppliers and tracking purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and monitor inventory to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Track purchase orders and communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Support cycle counting and inventory accuracy throughout the facility.
• Assist with purchasing for production, maintenance, paint, and other indirect materials.
• Work directly with supervisors and production teams to resolve material shortages and answer questions; coordinate with accounting on invoicing.
• Assist onboarding of new suppliers and maintain vendor information.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and data within the ERP system.
• Research suppliers and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and service.
• Support the Component Purchaser with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Supplier communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Haakon Industries Ltd. in Cheney, WA is seeking a highly organized Assistant Purchaser to keep our manufacturing operation running on-site. You will purchase materials, monitor inventory, and ensure production teams have what they need when they need it.

You will regularly engage with suppliers, track orders, and resolve material shortages on the production floor, while collaborating with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Accounting, and Engineering teams to maintain material flow and schedule.