Purchasing Assistant

Labor Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing solutions company is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their remote team based in Detroit. This role involves managing the full spectrum of Purchase to Pay activities, requiring a blend of independent judgment and initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background, excellent communication skills, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and SharePoint. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will streamline purchasing processes and enhance operational efficiency. If you are ready to take on a vital role in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of administrative experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase to Pay activities with independent judgment.
• Act as primary contact for inquiries and manage communications.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Judgment and Initiative

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Entech Staffing Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a Remote position based out of Detroit, MI! This position is paying $23 / hour and begins right away.

Duties :

• Processing full range of Purchase to Pay activities requiring considerable independent judgment, initiative and discretion within the Company policies
• Acts as primary contact / liaison for internal / external inquiries, issues, and concerns regarding projects, policies, procedures, forms and confidential information
• Screens and prioritizes mail and telephone calls, and follows through as needed
• Create shopping carts and purchase orders
• Receive goods / services and review parked invoice list
• Review and manage GR / IR report
• Investigate, solve and follow up with vendors regarding their inquires on payment status
• Process received invoices
• Generate and sustain Continuous Improvement ideas

Requirements :

• A high school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree preferred)
• Two to five years administrative experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and intranet / internet research and departmental database management. SAP and SharePoint experience preferred.
• Occasional travel (Michigan) may be required