Purchasing Assistant I

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG in Detroit is seeking a detail‑oriented purchasing assistant to support procurement activities and the Corporate Buyers.

You will process vendor acknowledgements, update purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and help maintain records. Strong MS Office skills and good communication with internal customers are required.

This role offers growth in a global manufacturing environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and work on day-to-day basis with purchasing mill contacts and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies vendor acknowledgements
• Responds to sales with purchase order updates, date changes or delays
• Proactively assists with purchase order updates – costs and delivery dates
• Reconciles unbalanced invoices, working with buyers as needed.
• Works closely with receiving department to provide paperwork as needed
• Establish relationships with vendor inside sales contacts
• Assists with consignment management and system updates
• Maintains reports and various file records as needed
• Records and maintains On-Time Delivery data
• Understands corporate objectives
• Communicates effectively with both internal customers and the supply base
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Supports purchasing activities and the Corporate Buyers by performing the following duties.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Obtains and verifies vendor acknowledgements
• Responds to sales with purchase order updates, date changes or delays
• Proactively assists with purchase order updates – costs and delivery dates
• Reconciles unbalanced invoices, working with buyers as needed.
• Works closely with receiving department to provide paperwork as needed
• Establish relationships with vendor inside sales contacts
• Assists with consignment management and system updates
• Maintains reports and various file records as needed
• Records and maintains On-Time Delivery data
• Understands corporate objectives
• Communicates effectively with both internal customers and the supply base
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 6 – 12 months of relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and work on day-to-day basis with purchasing mill contacts and internal customers.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's Degree

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].