Purchasing Assistant — ESOP & Career Growth

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Ownership

Safety commitment

Career growth

Continuous learning

Collaborative culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing team by maintaining records, tracking orders and coordinating inventory transactions.

You will collaborate with accounts payable and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely procurement. The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, 1–3 years purchasing experience, and familiarity with ERP or inventory software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years purchasing experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with ERP and/or inventory software.
• Experience in the use of a PC and Microsoft Word and Excel software, as well as the Internet.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate order, purchasing, and inventory data in company systems.
• Process order acknowledgements and review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process inventory requests related to field and machine moves.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Track supplier shipments and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate material returns and ensure timely pickup and credit processing.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with supplier performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all quoting projects.
• Support Purchasing team as needed to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Inventory software

Job description

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing team by maintaining records, tracking orders and coordinating inventory transactions.

You will collaborate with accounts payable and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely procurement. The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, 1–3 years purchasing experience, and familiarity with ERP or inventory software.