Purchasing Assistant

MDA Edge; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated purchasing professional to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to coordinate supplier relationships, manage purchase orders, and support inventory management. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in purchasing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position plays a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries and effective purchasing strategies. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of purchasing experience required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers and maintain accurate records.
• Process purchase orders and assist with inventory tasks.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

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Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range:

$45,000 to $55,000 per year ($21.63-$26.44 per hour)

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Process purchase orders and S-Dispo efficiently.
• Understand and perform all purchasing functions, including TORG, PORG, item maintenance, pricing updates, and other related tasks.
• Conduct research on both new and existing items as needed for the purchasing department.
• Assist the purchasing department with database and ERP duties related to inventory, SKU maintenance, and new items.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with tasks such as stock and special-order purchasing, as well as expediting orders.
• Maintain daily reports, including price change spreadsheets, open PO reports, and other key data.
• Perform vendor research and ongoing market analysis to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
• Act as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration between departments and teams.
• Confirm pricing for all purchase orders within the department.
• Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Key Competencies:

• Experience: At least 1 year of purchasing experience and 2 years of Microsoft Office experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High level of reliability, trustworthiness, and dependability.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working with interruptions while maintaining focus.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and verbally communicating in English.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting