Assistant Purchasing Manager

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to oversee shipping and receiving for venues, coordinate exhibitor kits, and verify/record inventory in accordance with guidelines. The role requires strong organizational, clerical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of related experience and a relevant education background; travel to events is possible and after-hours work may be needed occasionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years shipping and receiving/administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer shipping and receiving for venues and related operations.
• Coordinate exhibitor kits and inventory verification/recording.
• Maintain orderly office/space organization and clerical systems.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Recordkeeping and filing

Independent decision-making

Problem-solving ability

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the general administration of the shipping and receiving functions for venues, exhibitor kit coordination, and the verification and recording of food and non-food items into inventory, per guideline.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Management or a related field Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum (2) years’ experience in shipping and receiving, administrative/clerical position, or equivalent related field.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills; must maintain clean and orderly spaces to include office space.
• Solid understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as professionalism and positive interactions with all encounters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Must report to building, work from home is not an option for this position.
• Ex. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
• After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.

Physical Demands:

• Active position with some sedentary time
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to squat, bend, climb, stoop, and crawl in tight spaces.
• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

• Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with unscheduled events, changed priorities, and incomplete information.
• Displays initiative in looking for and taking advantage of new opportunities.
• Exhibits competence in required job skills and knowledge
• Has good judgment. Balances long and short-term impact of a decision and consistently develops sound solutions in determining courses of action.
• Strong organizational skills while managing timeliness, prioritizing tasks, scheduling and project management.
• Anticipates and responds to problems in a professional manner. Skillfully gathers and analyzes information before making decisions.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and achieves goals.