Purchasing Assistant II

Mindlance; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Lexington, Massachusetts. The role involves performing a variety of purchasing duties such as managing purchase orders and updating systems like SAP. Candidates should have familiarity with GMP practices and at least 1-3 years of relevant experience, with an emphasis on effective communication. An associates degree is preferred, and proficiency in Excel and SharePoint is a plus. The position respects EEO guidelines for confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Speak and write English clearly to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with GMP Practices from any industry.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or buying.

Responsibilities

• Perform various purchasing related duties including distribution of purchase orders.
• Update SAP system and manage deliveries of materials.
• Assist with the return of rejected materials.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Familiarity with GMP Practices

Experience with an ERP System

Basic to Intermediate Excel/Word Experience

Education

Associates degree or similar

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Primary Duties

Performs a variety of purchasing related duties including distribution of purchase orders, updating SAP system, data gathering for new material number creation, resolving receiving exceptions, resolving invoicing issues, running reports. Maintains records and files pertinent to purchasing information utilizing provided systems. Manages open orders and checks deliveries of material ordered against shipments received. Assists with return of rejected or unsuitable materials. Responds to request for purchasing data and status of material activities.

Provides responses to Quality Systems as directed. Examples: Purchasing Specifications, Vendor Change Notifications, Part assessments, Supplier Corrective Actions.

Responsibilities include support activities related to resolving issues affecting deliveries, quality, pricing, etc.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Speak and Write English clearly to communicate effectively with buyers and the team
• Must have familiarly GMP Practices, but can come from any industry.
• Must have experience with an ERP System
• SharePoint Experience nice to have
• Basic to Intermediate Excel/Word Experience
• 1-3 Years previous job experience within purchasing or buying in this type of setting.
• Bachelors not Required but at least an associates.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.