Purchaser (Mead, NE)

Quality Structures, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Structures, Inc. is looking for a Purchasing Agent to manage inventory, prepare purchase orders, and track materials for jobs. The ideal candidate must multitask effectively, communicate with various individuals, and handle purchasing while ensuring inventory accuracy.

This position may require physical tasks such as lifting materials and checking shipments, along with on-the-job training. Quality Structures, Inc. offers a supportive environment for developing required skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and purchasing is preferred.
• Previous computer, typing, and data entry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders for materials needed for jobs.
• Maintain and monitor inventory.
• Handle damaged or incorrect shipments.
• Order and track materials for jobs.
• Check available suppliers for quality products.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Any combination of job related experience and/or training

Job description

Company: Astro Buildings

Location: Mead, NE

Job Summary

Prepare purchase orders for all materials needed for clients and jobs, maintain and monitor inventory, purchasing, maintain relationships with vendors, and work with yard crew.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory control – Handle damaged or incorrect shipments.
• Job order processor – using Astro’s inventory software, order and track materials for jobs to ensure the arrival of materials prior to job delivery by following the weekly production schedules. Will be go to person for crews if materials are needed to complete job and fill out appropriate forms for additional materials and or crew orders.
• Purchasing agent – checking available suppliers for a quality product at the best available price.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the controller.
• Complies with Astro policies and procedures.

Education and/or Experience

• Any combination of job related experience and/or training which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Previous computer, typing and data entry experience required.
• Astro provides on‑the‑job training.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Ability to perform tasks accurately, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to multitask and possess good communications skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and have the ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to interface with customers, sub‑contract crews and company personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with reasonable accommodations.

Weight & Lift Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Lifting anything >100 lbs requires additional personnel and utilizing a dolly or forklift if possible.