Purchasing Assistant: Fast-Paced Supply Chain Role

LogistiQ; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LogistiQ in Port Clinton, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support daily purchasing operations in a manufacturing setting. You will collect and process purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and help maintain ERP visibility and inventory levels to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s in supply chain or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with internal teams, vendors, stakeholders & community leaders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be a strategic thinker.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization & employees.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system.
• Excellent reading and writing skills in the English language.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Successful completion of 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares purchase orders.
• Generates purchase order to suppliers, executes delivery pull-ins, pushouts, or cancellations per operational need.
• Assists in forecasting and negotiating prices.
• Resolves supplier issues regarding logistics, pricing, quality, and accounting.
• Assists in maintaining the ERP system up to date, ensuring visibility of deliveries.
• Assists with resolving receiving and invoicing errors on purchase orders.
• Reviews acquisitions for accuracy prior products are distributed.
• Monitors prices, specifications, and delivery dates.
• May own purchasing duties for product categories.
• Assists in identifying departmental demands to proactively ensure needs are met.
• Liaise with suppliers while maintaining good relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality, ensuring that the goods and services meet the required specifications.
• Maintains purchasing logs and records to ensure accuracy and follow through.
• Maintains a supply chain that minimizes inventory while maintaining product availability.
• Maintains adequate inventories of purchased and manufactured material to satisfy the company.
• Collaborates with internal departments, receiving, and accounting on a regular basis.
• Contributes to process improvement within LogistiQ with strategic alignment with the overall business plan and focus of the company.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

ERP System

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

LogistiQ in Port Clinton, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support daily purchasing operations in a manufacturing setting. You will collect and process purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and help maintain ERP visibility and inventory levels to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s in supply chain or related field is preferred.