Central Plains Steel - Purchasing Assistant

Central Plains Steel; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and

Long-term Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 10 paid holidays

Quarterly incentives

Career growth & advancement potential

Job summary

Central Plains Steel in Wichita is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Support Specialist to coordinate inbound freight, verify receiving documentation, and maintain MTRs and related records. You will partner with purchasing, warehouse, quality, and production teams to ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and compliance across ERP and document management systems.

This role offers a full benefits package, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for growth in a stable

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License - required.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with purchasing, warehouse, quality, and production teams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment - preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and document management systems - preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes - preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory reporting - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound freight activities and shipment tracking.
• Verify receiving documentation for incoming materials and products.
• Review and maintain inspection records and Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.
• Ensure all receiving and certification documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
• Maintain MTR records and support retrieval of documentation for audits, customer requests, and quality reviews.
• Monitor and maintain purchase order status to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding open orders, backorders, and delivery commitments.
• Process and track backorder purchase orders and related transactions.
• Assist in maintaining purchasing records and procurement documentation.
• Assist in creating and maintaining part records within the GSS system.
• Support GSS document control processes, including document updates, revisions, and record retention.
• Maintain accurate master data and purchasing information within company systems.
• Assist with system updates and data integrity initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute Warehouse (WHS) reports and other purchasing-related reports.
• Support month-end and periodic reporting requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Task prioritization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

Document management systems

Purchasing knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Document management systems

Job description

Job Summary

• Full Time: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Incentives
• Full benefits package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Career growth & advancement potential
• All necessary safety training and equipment provided
• Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion, Reaching Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

Receiving & Document Maintenance

• Coordinate inbound freight activities and shipment tracking.
• Verify receiving documentation for incoming materials and products.
• Review and maintain inspection records and Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.
• Ensure all receiving and certification documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
• Maintain MTR records and support retrieval of documentation for audits, customer requests, and quality reviews.

Purchasing Support

• Monitor and maintain purchase order status to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding open orders, backorders, and delivery commitments.
• Process and track backorder purchase orders and related transactions.
• Assist in maintaining purchasing records and procurement documentation.

Inventory & Material Control

• Assist with inventory accuracy initiatives and material tracking.
• Support warehouse inventory record maintenance and reconciliation efforts.

Quality & Compliance Support

• Coordinate material testing activities and maintain associated records.
• Ensure quality and compliance documentation is properly controlled and retained.
• Assist in meeting customer, regulatory, and internal documentation requirements.

ERP & Document Management

• Assist in creating and maintaining part records within the GSS system.
• Support GSS document control processes, including document updates, revisions, and record retention.
• Maintain accurate master data and purchasing information within company systems.
• Assist with system updates and data integrity initiatives.

Reporting

• Prepare and distribute Warehouse (WHS) reports and other purchasing-related reports.
• Support month-end and periodic reporting requirements.

Required Skills

• Valid Driver's License - required.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with purchasing, warehouse, quality, and production teams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment - preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and document management systems - preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes - preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory reporting - preferred.