Purchasing Assistant

Traffic Control Devices, LLC; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical and transportation construction company in Salisbury is looking for a Purchasing Assistant. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a construction background. The successful candidate will engage in procurement activities, coordinate deliveries, and support various departmental functions while enjoying robust benefits including health insurance starting day one.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1

Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of industry-related experience preferred.
• Construction background and procurement experience required.
• Must be proficient in multitasking and prioritizing.

Responsibilities

• Order entry, purchase order processing.
• Review & comprehend blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Contacting Vendors/Suppliers for material quotations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Spectrum

Job description

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Description

Purchasing Assistant - Construction

Local electrical/transportation construction industry company seeking self-motivated Purchasing Assistant capable of providing various administrative, procurement, and procurement support functions.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
  
  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Order entry, purchase order processing.
• expediting orders, problem resolution, and filing of paperwork.
• Review & comprehend blueprints, plans, and specifications to perform material take-off.
• Contacting Vendors/Suppliers for material quotations and some negotiating of purchases.
• Coordinating deliveries and order expediting with material suppliers.
• Interfacing with other departments and field personnel as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to maintain the necessary functions of the department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1 to 2 years of industry-related experience preferred.
• Construction background and procurement experience required.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Fast learner of processes and procedures.
• Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and effective problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Spectrum.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of experience in Industry preferred
  
  

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
  
  

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License preferred, but not required
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Rare:(less than 10%): walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distance, climbing on/off a truck, climbing, lifting over 10-50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional:(up to 33%): standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs
• Frequent:(up to 66%): sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range
• Continuous:(up to 100%): seeing
  
  

About Us:

We will provide you with the training you need to complete the basic functions of your job and help you complete the certifications needed to get you qualified and put you in the best position to achieve your career goals with our company

Individuals with a disability who desirea reasonableaccommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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