Purchasing Assistant

Kids for the Future; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dana Safety Supply is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to work with the Purchasing Manager, coordinating product purchases and vendor communications to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing. This role supports R&D and QA with document control and helps optimize inventory across warehouses.

The successful candidate will have strong purchasing experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with procurement software or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with Vendors to ensure timely delivery and accurate product is being delivered.
• Assist Research & Development and Quality Assurance with document control.
• Monitor all purchase orders, both outgoing and incoming.
• Assist Purchasing Manager with price control of product.
• Maximize Purchasing Opportunities by utilizing all Vendor Special Pricing.
• Maximize all inventory in stock for open orders making accurate decision on ordering product through a Purchase order or using stock on hand in all warehouses.
• Maintain Good Communication with Vendors.
• Ensure all pricing on Purchase order is accurate prior to submission.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement/ERP knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Procurement ERP

Job description

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• Location 500 S Edwardia Dr,Greensboro, NC, 27409,United States
• Job Category Purchasing, Accounting
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Dana Safety Supply is seeking a Purchasing Assistant. In this role a successful candidate will work directly with the Purchasing Manager to coordinate the purchase of products and materials on behalf of the organization. This individual also works with the current vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the products.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with Vendors to ensure timely delivery and accurate product is being delivered.
• Assist Research & Development and Quality Assurance with document control.
• Monitor all purchase orders, both outgoing and incoming.
• Assist Purchasing Manager with price control of product.
• Maximize Purchasing Opportunities by utilizing all Vendor Special Pricing.
• Maximize all inventory in stock for open orders making accurate decision on ordering product through a Purchase order or using stock on hand in all warehouses.
• Maintain Good Communication with Vendors.
• Ensure all pricing on Purchase order is accurate prior to submission.

About Dana Safety Supply

Founded in 2005, Dana Safety Supply is a national leader in public safety equipment with over 55 locations across 18 states. We specialize in providing the highest level of expertise to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Join a team of 800+ professionals dedicated to supporting those who protect our communities.

This hands-on experience enables us to understand the demands, pressures, and technical requirements of the public safety profession like no other company.

• Dana Safety Supply offers robust benefits plans to include 401k, Health and Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paternity Leave, Paid Time Off, and much more.

Requirements

• 3+ Years of purchasing experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with procurement software or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Summary

All applicants are required to demonstrate the ability to pass all pre-employment testing to include: background checks, motor vehicle check and pre-employment drug test and be able to present a valid driver's license.

EOE/Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than three (3) business days after employment commences. In addition, all new hires will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing Form I-9 upon commencing employment.