Purchasing Assistant

KDC/One SoCal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC/One SoCal is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing department by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining accurate vendor files. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing and possess strong computer skills. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication abilities, and a self-motivated approach in a clean and orderly office environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Proficient in computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and confirm current purchase orders for timely deliveries.
• Assist with purchase order discrepancies and accounting variances.
• Prepare and send overnight packages via Federal Express and/or UPS.

Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Initiative and Self Motivation

Education

Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience in consumer products

Tools

QAD-MFG/Pro skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

General Description:
Performs daily support functions as required by the Purchasing department buyers in an accurate and timely manner.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain/Confirm current Purchase Orders to ensure on time deliveries
• Maintain Purchase Order and Supplier correspondence files.
• Assist with Purchase Order discrepancies and accounting variances
• Assist in resolving receiving issues and discrepancies for Raw Materials and Components
• Maintain current vendor cost files
• Request missing documentation i.e.; C of A’s for Raw Materials as required
• Prepare and send overnight packages via Federal Express and/or UPS
• Assist in Physical Inventory as required
• Serve as back up to MRO buyer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have minimum (2) years purchasing experience in consumer products
• Must be proficient in all computer skills, (Word, Excel, etc). QAD-MFG/Pro skills are a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required
• Must be able to comply with all company safety rules and standard operating procedures

Skill Requirements:
• Must be a strategic Problem Solver and have ability to Multi-task
• Must be attentive to detail and have good follow through
• Must possess initiative and self motivation
• Must be tenacious and have a positive attitude
• Must possess good phone mannerisms and have effective communication skills

Work Environment:
• Orderly and clean office
• Noise level is low

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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