Purchasing Assistant

Standard Bearings; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Regular salary increases

401(k) with company match

On-site nurse

Job summary

Weimer Bearing & Transmission in Wisconsin is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to help keep our procurement operations running smoothly. You will place PO with vendors, track orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus strong organization and communication skills to keep records accurate and processes moving forward.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Dependable with proactive task completion.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders with vendors.
• Confirm receipt of PO with vendors.
• Review and follow up on PO confirmations.
• Track shipments and manage outstanding orders.
• Generate PO reports in ERP.
• Investigate pricing and shipping discrepancies.
• Process RMAs.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Assist with additional purchasing tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Vendor communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Start Your Career With a Growing, Established Company!

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to build your career in purchasing? Weimer Bearing & Transmission is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our growing team! If you enjoy keeping things organized, communicating with others, and making sure the details are taken care of, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Weimer Bearing & Transmission

Weimer Bearing & Transmission is a privately held, successful company celebrating 100 years in the industry! We supply high-tech electromechanical components and systems to a diverse range of industries. Our continued growth creates opportunities for employees to develop their skills, advance their careers, and grow with us.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• A generous profit-sharing program
• Regular salary increases
• A stable company with a strong history and a growing future
• Company outings and team activities
• Access to an on-site nurse at no cost
• Paid time off and paid vacations
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match
• Additional voluntary benefits

About The Role

As a Purchasing Assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our purchasing process running smoothly. You'll work with vendors, track orders, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure materials arrive when they're needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, managing details, and keeping things moving in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Place purchase orders with vendors
• Communicate with vendors to confirm receipt of purchase orders
• Enter, review, and follow up on purchase order confirmations
• Track shipments and follow up on outstanding orders to help ensure timely delivery
• Generate and review purchase order reports through our ERP system
• Research and resolve pricing and shipping discrepancies
• Process return material authorizations (RMAs)
• Maintain accurate records and organized files
• Assist with additional purchasing tasks and projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A dependable, proactive approach to completing tasks and following through

Grow With Us!

At Weimer Bearing & Transmission, we believe in investing in our people. If you're looking for a stable company, a supportive team, and an opportunity to build a career with room for advancement, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our team and grow with a company that's been moving industry forward for 100 years.