Purchasing Assistant

ALLIED LLC; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

ALLIED LLC is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to collaborate with multiple departments to determine supply needs, place orders, and support contract management. The role involves following up on requests, monitoring inventory levels, and researching suppliers to balance price and quality.

Strong organization and communication are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes multitasking, coordination with vendors, and understanding of supply chain processes to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position is desired.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take supply requests from departments, determining need.
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels.
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier.
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

MS Office

Communication skills

Supply chain knowledge

Multitasking

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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 determine their supply needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential goods. 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

• Take supply requests from departments, determining need
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desired
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• 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