Procurement Assistant: Optimize Orders & Vendor Relations

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company 

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Job summary

thysenkrupp Materials Services is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to compile and manage purchase orders, edit requests, and obtain prices and specifications. The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors, receiving, and quality teams to ensure accurate documentation and timely deliveries.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years of experience, and proficiency with MS Office; associates degree preferred. Detroit-based role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with purchasing contacts and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies vendor acknowledgements.
• Responds to sales with purchase order updates, date changes or delays.
• Proactively assists with purchase order updates – costs and delivery dates.
• Reconciles unbalanced invoices, working with buyers as needed.
• Works closely with receiving department to provide paperwork as needed.
• Establishes relationships with vendor inside sales contacts.
• Assists with consignment management and system updates.
• Locates and verify inventory discrepancies.
• Reviews and assist with receiving related issues (i.e. reclassify material).
• Assists quality in activities related to credits.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers and quality.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

thysenkrupp Materials Services is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to compile and manage purchase orders, edit requests, and obtain prices and specifications. The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors, receiving, and quality teams to ensure accurate documentation and timely deliveries.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years of experience, and proficiency with MS Office; associates degree preferred. Detroit-based role with comprehensive benefits.