Purchasing Assistant

TEKBERRY; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekberry is looking for a reliable Purchasing Assistant to work on-site with our client, a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components company in Chatsworth, CA.

This position will involve purchasing of materials and services. This individual needs be familiar with administrative practices.

Tasks involve working with documents, spreadsheets, reports, the incumbent will compose correspondence items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)
• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

Responsibilities

• Follow established work processes and workflows
• Provide courteous and effective communication
• Meet work deadlines
• Work with the purchasing manager & Senior Buyers to run the purchasing department
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
• Manage purchase orders scheduled delivery dates, Acknowledgements, Change Notices
• Maintain all purchase records
• Support supplier receipts & resolve and documentation issues

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Work independently

Vendor management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor in Logistics/ Purchasing related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Title: Purchasing Assistant

Pay Range: $22/hr
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated Duration: 12-Months
Location: Chatsworth, CA

Job Code: JPC-12605

Tekberry is looking for a reliable Purchasing Assistant to work on-site with our client, a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components company.

This position will involve purchasing of materials and services. This individual needs be familiar with administrative practices.

Tasks involve working with documents, spreadsheets, reports, the incumbent will compose correspondence items

Responsibilities:

• Follow established work processes and workflows
• Provide courteous and effective communication
• Meet work deadlines
• Work with the purchasing manager & Senior Buyers to run the purchasing department
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
• Manage purchase orders scheduled delivery dates, Acknowledgements, Change Notices
• Maintain all purchase records
• Support supplier receipts & resolve and documentation issues

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)
• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).