Purchasing Assistant/Administrative assistant

Care Network; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Network in Valley Stream, NY is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to order supplies and equipment based on the company's needs. You will research vendors, track deliveries and update records such as dates, invoices and discounts to keep inventory fully stocked.

The role requires familiarity with supply chain procedures and cost analyses. You will monitor stock, negotiate with suppliers and liaise with warehouse staff to ensure timely arrivals and goods in good condition.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Research potential vendors.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Update internal databases with order details.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare cost analyses.
• Maintain invoices and contracts records.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or change orders.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure product condition.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supply chain knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to order supplies and equipment based on our company's needs. Purchasing Assistant responsibilities include researching new vendors, tracking deliveries and updating order records (e.g. dates, invoices and discounts). If you're familiar with supply chain procedures and know how to create and translate cost analyses, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will make cost-effective purchases and ensure we maintain a fully stocked inventory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Research potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Prepare cost analyses
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition

Skills

• Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid organizational skills