Industrial Purchasing Assistant: ERP & Sourcing Expert

Automated Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in industrial purchasing and schedule adherence.

This fast-paced role focuses on sourcing and buying supplies such as sheet metal, structural metal, pipe, fittings, electrical and pneumatic components, and fabrication materials. You will work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure timely procurement and production, negotiate pricing with vendors, and create

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in industrial buying.
• Proficiency with ERP software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable vendor pricing.
• Typing speed of 40–50 words per minute and strong data entry skills.
• Effective telephone communication skills for vendor interaction and internet.
• Must pass a background check.
• Comfortable working alongside the company mascot, a large Labrador Retriever.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager on all supply chain operations to ensure timely procurement and production to meet schedules.
• Take direction from Purchasing Manager and communicate effectively and negotiate pricing agreements with new and existing vendors.
• Create Purchase Orders in via the ERP system daily
• Utilize ERP software for BOM's, order tracking, and data entry.
• Daily review ERP procurement lists for all jobs, and work closely with the BOM creator(s), requisition author(s), and Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Telephone communication

Negotiation

Data entry

Time management

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Automated Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in industrial purchasing and schedule adherence.

This fast-paced role focuses on sourcing and buying supplies such as sheet metal, structural metal, pipe, fittings, electrical and pneumatic components, and fabrication materials. You will work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure timely procurement and production, negotiate pricing with vendors, and create