Purchasing Assistant — Benefits & Career Growth

Purchase-Partners; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Purchase Partners is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. You will collaborate with multiple departments to review purchasing reports, determine needs, solicit vendor pricing and send RFQs, place orders, and assist in contract management.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to multitask, and a working understanding of supply chain processes. Located in Bridgeton, MO; candidate must be able to work on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desired.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired.
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• High school graduate with strong software, computer and organizational skills would be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing reports, daily, to determine inventory demand, send RFQ's to suppliers
• Place orders, expedite purchase orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering inventory to maintain specific stock levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best value based on price and quality
• Research suppliers, develop new supply chains
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed
• Coordinate shipping with other departments

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Supply chain

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Purchase Partners is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. You will collaborate with multiple departments to review purchasing reports, determine needs, solicit vendor pricing and send RFQs, place orders, and assist in contract management.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to multitask, and a working understanding of supply chain processes. Located in Bridgeton, MO; candidate must be able to work on site.