Purchasing Assistant — Onsite Detroit (PO & Data)

Aston Carter; Detroit (MI); In loco; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyers Assistant (Administrative Assistant) to support daily purchasing activities at our Detroit-area facility. You will work closely with product engineering and the prototype group to ensure documentation is received for deliveries and assist buyers with data analysis and supplier communications.

The role requires hands-on PO management, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Competenze

• At least 6 months of experience in purchasing, buyers assistant, or administrative work with PO and spreadsheets.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate to advanced; pass Excel test).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data entry and order entry with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to work proactively as a self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication for internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data quickly and present clear conclusions.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer support functions.
• Familiarity with supply chain, inventory, and PO processes.

Mansioni

• Support daily purchasing activities, including creation, maintenance, and tracking of purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement records in line with corporate guidelines.
• Coordinate with engineering and prototype teams to get required documentation for deliveries receipting.
• Discuss defective materials with users and suppliers to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Resolve payment issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal departments.
• Collaborate with internal customers to define business requirements and improve purchasing processes.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and compile pricing data for sourcing decisions.
• Support supplier and commodity strategies aligned with plant procurement and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams to support prototype/production activities.
• Assist buyers with purchasing responsibilities, including data analysis and quotes retrieval.
• Perform data entry for purchase orders, inventory, and supplier information with high accuracy.
• Use Excel and other Office tools to create/update/analyze spreadsheets and reports.
• Analyze data and present clear conclusions to buyers and stakeholders.
• Travel to supplier facilities and plant locations as needed.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyers Assistant (Administrative Assistant) to support daily purchasing activities at our Detroit-area facility. You will work closely with product engineering and the prototype group to ensure documentation is received for deliveries and assist buyers with data analysis and supplier communications.

The role requires hands-on PO management, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration with internal stakeholders.