Purchasing Assistant

Purchase Partners; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Purchase Partners in Bridgeton, MO seeks a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. You will review purchasing reports, solicit vendor pricing, send RFQs, and place orders while supporting contract management and inventory monitoring. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple departments, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely procurement and accuracy across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position is desirable.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to multitask and shift priorities as needed.
• Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing reports daily to determine inventory demand and send RFQs to suppliers.
• Place orders, expedite purchase orders, follow up on delays and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and stock levels.
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors for best price and quality.
• Research suppliers and develop new supply chains.
• Coordinate shipping with other departments and assist in contract management.

Skills

Multitasking ability

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferred

High school graduate with strong software and organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER OPPORTNTIY?

SEEKING ENERGETIC, ORGANIZED AND SELF DRIVEN PERSON, WHO IS READY TO GROW WITH OUR COMPANY, PURCHASE PARTNERS

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be working with multiple departments to review purchasing reports, determine needs, solicit vendor pricing and sending RFQ's, place orders. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential products. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing reports, daily, to determine inventory demand, send RFQ's to suppliers
• Place orders, expedite purchase orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering inventory to maintain specific stock levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best value based on price and quality
• Research suppliers, develop new supply chains
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed
• Coordinate shipping with other departments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desired
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, strong working knowledge of Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed
• Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferred
• High school graduate with strong software, computer and organizational skills would be considered

Location

• We are located in Bridgeton, MO near intersection of Highway 270 and St Charles Rock Road