Purchasing Assistant

Brehob Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brehob Corporation seeks a Purchasing Assistant to manage parts and supplies ordering. The role includes processing orders, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and possess strong customer service skills. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and 401k matching.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits

PTO and paid holidays

401k matching and profit sharing

HSA Contributions by company

Referral Program up to $1500

Qualifications

• Able to lift over-the-head; up to 50 lbs.
• Strong follow-up and investigative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process orders daily and follow up on open purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing and set up new vendors.
• Ensure parts arrive at the requested timeframe.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Proactive

Follow-up Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why a career as a Purchasing Assistant with Brehob?

Brehob has proudly served the industry for over 70 years with leading products and best-in-class customer service.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits start on the 1^st of the month after 30^th day of employment
• PTO and paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• 401k after 6 months of employment
• 401k matching and profit sharing
• HSA Contributions by company
• Referral Program up to $1500

Position Summary:

Perform a wide variety of duties related to the timely ordering of parts, supplies, and materials.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Process orders daily and follow up on open purchase orders
2. Verify order acknowledgments and update pricing and ship dates
3. Process debit and credit memos; process credit card transactions and cash sales.
4. Handle emergency orders for service and sales
5. Assure accuracy with vendor invoices
6. Negotiate pricing
7. Set up new vendors
8. Work with the sales and service teams to ensure parts arrive at the requested timeframe
9. Order industrial equipment and parts
10. Back-up stockroom attendant
11. Handle duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Required Skills:

• Able to lift over-the-head; up to 50 lbs.
• Must be highly organized, proactive, and possess strong follow-up and investigative skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and maintain operating knowledge of software system
• Ability to work as a team member
• Friendly business professional manner by telephone and in person
• Great customer service skills
• Some overtime required

Brehob Corporation is a federal government contractor. We take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. AA/EOE/M/W/VETS/DISABLED

Resumes with photos will not be considered.

Recent incidents have occurred regarding fraudulent hiring activity. Brehob is not affiliated with these groups. Verify any suspicious contact by calling [phone]. Remember, we do not offer remote jobs, all emails come from a Brehob.com address, and we do not send checks before your first day or ask for deposits and transfers.