Procurement Assistant — Flexible Start Times

Ahaus-Tool-and-Engineering; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Paid time off

Company events

Employee recognition

Job summary

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, located near Richmond, Indiana, is seeking a Procurement Assistant to partner with suppliers and internal teams. The role focuses on ensuring timely procurement of materials and services to align with production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in purchasing support, experience with ERP systems (Epicor), and strong Excel skills. The position offers an office environment with opportunities for growth and a team-first culture.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years in an administrative purchasing, manufacturing, or supply chain support role.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar manufacturing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel functions (sorting, filtering, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain principles.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, or manufactured components.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares print packages for outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Manages the purchase requisition process to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Prepares and distributes RFQ packages to qualified vendors.
• Compiles, summarizes, and organizes vendor quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Communicates with vendors to confirm purchase orders and ensure order accuracy.
• Monitors, confirms, and expedites vendor deliveries to support production schedules.
• Maintains the vendor database with supplier information and capabilities.
• Generates and distributes purchasing and job-related reports for management.
• Performs data entry and document management with accuracy.
• Assists with receiving and verifying outsourced components.

Skills

ERP systems

Vendor communication

Inventory replenishment

Excel functions

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, located near Richmond, Indiana, is seeking a Procurement Assistant to partner with suppliers and internal teams. The role focuses on ensuring timely procurement of materials and services to align with production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in purchasing support, experience with ERP systems (Epicor), and strong Excel skills. The position offers an office environment with opportunities for growth and a team-first culture.