Purchasing Assistant

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fabricated metal products industry is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing department. The role involves administrative tasks, vendor management, and maintaining purchasing records. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records and create purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative and support activities for the purchasing department.
• Buy non-inventory supplies and materials directly from vendors.
• Compile and submit records to the accounting department.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organization

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MS Office

Accuterm

Job description

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Under general supervision, conducts administrative and support activities to keep the purchasing department running efficiently.

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

1. Requires excellent attention to detail
2. Ability to maintain and update paper and computerized purchasing records
3. Buy non-inventory supplies and materials directly from vendors
4. Create purchase orders in Accuterm software
5. Check vendor acknowledgements against purchase orders to ensure that materials are arriving on time and have the correct quantity and cost
6. Contact vendors to follow up on late or missing shipments or to report damaged goods
7. Compile and submit records to the accounting department to support financial management and resolve invoicing discrepancies
8. Build relationships with vendors and select the best vendor to ensure profitability and efficiency
9. Perform additional duties as required to support the purchasing department

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED Required

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Well organized
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Fabricated Metal Products and Manufacturing

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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