Purchasing Assistant — Inventory & Vendor Support

Cash-Wa Distributing; Kearney (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Product discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401k plan

PTO days

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking an Entry Level Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing department. You will perform daily purchasing duties, analyze vendors, and assist the Lead Buyer for the Kearney location.

The role requires strong computer skills (Outlook/Excel/Word), quick learner of Clarity Purchasing, and solid problem-solving abilities. Regular daytime hours apply, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially Outlook/Excel/Word.
• Ability to learn Clarity Purchasing quickly.
• Problem solving and analytical abilities are essential.
• Attention to detail and process orientation are required.
• Effective phone and email communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels to determine stock needs.
• Use Clarity Purchasing to maintain and replenish stock.
• Create purchase orders based on stock levels.
• Send purchase orders to vendors as required.
• Reconcile vendor confirmations with purchase orders for pricing and delivery.
• Update base cost in system to reflect PO costs.
• Reconcile invoices to ensure pricing and discounts.
• Review inventory for slow or dead stock and act.
• Collaborate with Sales to source products for customers.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Buying experience preferred

Tools

Clarity Purchasing

Job description

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking an Entry Level Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing department. You will perform daily purchasing duties, analyze vendors, and assist the Lead Buyer for the Kearney location.

The role requires strong computer skills (Outlook/Excel/Word), quick learner of Clarity Purchasing, and solid problem-solving abilities. Regular daytime hours apply, Monday–Friday.