Purchasing Assistant

kdc/one; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Purchasing Assistant in Los Angeles, where you will manage purchase orders and assist with supplier communication. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and at least two years of relevant experience in consumer products purchasing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have minimum 2 years purchasing experience in consumer products.
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/Confirm current Purchase Orders to ensure on time deliveries.
• Assist with Purchase Order discrepancies and accounting variances.
• Serve as back up to MRO buyer.

Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

Minimum 2 years purchasing experience

Tools

QAD-MFG/Pro

Job description

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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

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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