Purchasing Assistant

The BOSS - Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dallas seeks a Purchasing Assistant to collaborate across departments and manage supply needs. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of supply chain procedures. Join us to play an essential role in our operational efficiency!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take supply requests from departments and determine need.
• Place orders and follow up on delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Understanding of supply chain procedures

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

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