Procurement Assistant: Supplier & Inventory Coordinator

Eyefinity, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyefinity, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Assistant to support Buyers and staff in procuring goods and services for internal and external customers.

This role involves processing requisitions, monitoring inventory, expediting orders, and resolving invoice discrepancies, with opportunities to help identify new suppliers and improve processes. The position requires 2–4 years of general office experience, knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory systems, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years of general office experience.
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and computer-based inventory systems.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to complete the above tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; data entry experience.
• Ability to type 25 wpm.
• Strong business math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers and Purchasing staff in procurement for internal and external customers.
• Process purchase requisitions from internal and regional customers for standard non-stock items with accuracy.
• Monitor inventory reorder points and ensure availability of stocked items.
• Expedite orders and provide weekly updates; resolve invoice discrepancies with A/P and suppliers.
• Process and distribute Low Stock Notices and inventory management reports.
• Enter purchase orders into the system and issue standard POs to suppliers.
• Assist in researching and recommending new sources of specific goods, services and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure purchases are cost effective and suppliers provided expected service and value.
• Coordinate with Buyers to identify needs and prepare specifications to ensure purchases meet customers' requirements.
• Prepare and distribute requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Assist with interviewing prospective suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Assure quality and timely delivery of standard items.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Inventory systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Data entry

Communication skills

Typing 25 wpm

Business math

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Eyefinity, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Assistant to support Buyers and staff in procuring goods and services for internal and external customers.

This role involves processing requisitions, monitoring inventory, expediting orders, and resolving invoice discrepancies, with opportunities to help identify new suppliers and improve processes. The position requires 2–4 years of general office experience, knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory systems, strong communication, and