PURCHASING ASSISTANT

JBS Foods; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing professional to manage requisitions and purchase orders. This role involves maintaining vendor relations and ensuring timely processing of orders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and SAP software. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the efficiency of procurement processes. If you are self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills required, including MS Office.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and confirm information with vendors.
• Track orders for timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain good vendor relations and support Corporate Buyers.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

SAP Software Experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for receiving requisitions via SAP and assigning purchase orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicating and confirming information with vendors.

• Tracking all orders for materials and services to insure timely and accurate processing.

• Maintaining good vendor relations.

• Supplying support and assistance to Corporate Buyers, including any additionally assigned tasks.

  BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years purchasing experience preferred.

• Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.

• SAP software experience preferred.

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly employees.

• Must have excellent business machine skills (computer, multi-line phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc).

• Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; college degree preferred.

EOE, Including disability/vets