Purchasing Assistant

Staffmark Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our Cincinnati team. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing of office supplies, including printed goods, shipping, receiving, and corporate mail.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and effective time management to support multiple offices and maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related purchasing experience required.
• Experience handling day-to-day purchasing for multiple offices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing for Corporate and branch offices by approving orders for vendors and assigning purchase orders.
• Manage print goods: coordinate branch orders, process print orders, ensure files are provided for print jobs.
• Ship and receive parcels for the corporate office.
• Collect, disperse, prepare, and send incoming and outgoing mail for the corporate office.
• Resolve problems involving purchasing, print orders, shipping/receiving, and postal issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently hiring a Purchasing Assistant for our Cincinnati team, and our ideal candidate will possess a passion for impacting lives and our community. The primary purpose of this position is handling the day-to-day purchasing of supplies for the company offices, including printed goods, shipping, and receiving, and corporate office mail.

Essential Duties

Your Day-to-Day Leadership includes Activities such as these:

• Responsible for day-to-day purchasing for Corporate and branch offices by approving orders for My Office Products and finding comparable materials when vendor is out of stock or does not supply an item. Also approves and assigns purchase orders for miscellaneous purchases (flower orders and non-standard supply orders).
• Responsible for management of print goods which includes coordination of branch orders, ensuring all orders are processed correctly and in a timely manner, purchasing all print orders from vendors and ensuring printer has all files necessary to carry out print jobs. Ensures that offices are using current and appropriate forms.
• Ships and receives parcels and boxes for entire corporate office.
• Responsible for collecting, dispersing, preparing, and sending incoming and outgoing mail for the corporate office.
• Resolves all problems involving purchasing including supply orders, print orders, building/ workspace issues, shipping/receiving issues, and postal issues.

Competencies

Competencies we value for this role include Ethical conduct, thoroughness, detail-oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong time management skills, customer-service orientation, proven strong organizational skills, and an ability to effectively prioritize in a multi-task environment.

Minimum of two years of related purchasing experience required.

Culture

• Opportunity. We are proud to be a part of RGF Staffing, a Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., company – one of the largest staffing firms in the world. As an active contributor to the company, professional development and career advancement opportunities will be within your grasp!
• Award-winning teamwork. We have earned industry-leading recognition, such as ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing Client Diamond and Best of Staffing Talent Awards.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion. An equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment are critical to the mission, vision and values of our company. We stride to foster authentic belonging for all the lives we touch. We are committed to supporting the diversity of each of our employees, and celebrating the inclusion of all types of thought, differences, and voices. We celebrate our differences and capitalize on them to promote creativity and equality, and to help change our world for the better. Every individual who works with us will be treated with respect, without exception.
• An engaging culture. Do you do your best work when you are challenged, inspired, and having fun? Us too! That is why the tenure of our internal staff is well-above the industry average.
• Excellent benefits. Our team’s health and life balance are important to us, so we offer competitive pay, cutting edge benefits, a generous Paid Time Off plan, and consistent recognition for a job well done.
• Training and support excellence. Bring your talent and commitment, and we’ll provide the tools and resources you need to be successful on the job.
• Longevity and security – with over 50 years in the business and a national network of over 400 locations, we offer unlimited opportunities with tremendous growth potential.
• Learn more about us at www.staffmarkgroup.com

Required Language

Staffmark Group and our parent company, Staffmark Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard for race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories.