Engineering Procurement Assistant

Sa-Recycling; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Engineering Procurement Assistant to support the Engineering Department in Purchasing by handling clerical and fiscal tasks, maintaining purchase orders, and recording project activity across SA Recycling facilities.

The role requires strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with Dynamics; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Occasional driving to yards is required; EPA compliance not mentioned. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with Dynamics preferred; training is provided for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook; ability to work independently.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication with vendors, project managers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase orders and records for all projects.
• Interface with vendors via face-to-face, phone and email for quotes and orders.
• Assist Accounting with purchase invoices and budget tracking.
• Provide administrative support to welding departments and procurement functions.
• Travel to yards to drop off parts using company vehicle.

Skills

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Dynamics knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Engineering Procurement Assistant supports the Engineering Department in Purchasing by providing clerical and fiscal services, records in multi-divisional databases and files in short-term and long-term storage. Maintain purchase orders and recordkeeping of all projects and must communicate via face-to-face, telephone, and email with vendors, project managers, GM and employees throughout SA Recycling facilities.

Job Duties

• Some Knowledge and experience in Dynamics is preferred but training is available, for data entry, purchase entries, recordkeeping and research of all purchases throughout the company.
• Works independently when using MS Excel, Word and Outlook. Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Telephone etiquette that includes note taking, messages, schedule return calls, forward calls and any other task related to communication.
• Interface with company vendors via face-to-face, phone and email for quotes on parts and services and all purchased support, i.e. tracking of purchases, receiving, packing slips and invoices.
• Follow up with vendors on back orders
• Managing of purchase audits
• Maintain purchase records, pdf all documents related to the PO and attach to the PO
• Assist Accounting Department with purchase invoices
• Assist in budget tracking
• Administrative support to the Roving Welding department and maintain supplies, i.e. welding supplies, safety supplies, equipment maintenance and rentals
• Good driving record. Need to drive company vehicle to pick up supplies and travel from yard to yard to drop off parts
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office
• Equipment & Tools: Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment

Pay Range: Starting $18.47 or more depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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