Purchasing Assistant — Materials & Supply Chain Growth

A&K Railroad Materials Inc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support material procurement for the Trackwork Division in Kansas City, KS.

You will source materials, obtain quotes, process purchase orders, and track deliveries to keep production running smoothly. Collaborating with the Director of Production Planning, you will maintain records in D365, communicate with vendors, and help resolve order and delivery issues while growing your purchasing expertise in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A willingness to learn purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and manufacturing operations.
• Purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, or D365 experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and sourcing: identify and purchase raw materials, request quotes, compare pricing and lead times, and assist with supplier selection.
• Purchase orders and supplier coordination: prepare orders and communicate with suppliers on pricing, specifications, quantities, order status, and delivery.
• Order tracking and problem-solving: monitor open orders, follow up on deliveries, and resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantities, or materials.
• Production and inventory support: understand material needs, assist with production schedules, and monitor inventory and replenishment.
• Data and administrative support: maintain purchasing records in D365 and assist with reports and supplier options.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn purchasing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

D365

Job description

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support material procurement for the Trackwork Division in Kansas City, KS.

You will source materials, obtain quotes, process purchase orders, and track deliveries to keep production running smoothly. Collaborating with the Director of Production Planning, you will maintain records in D365, communicate with vendors, and help resolve order and delivery issues while growing your purchasing expertise in a manufacturing