Purchasing Assistant (Remote - MI)

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA; Michigan; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to streamline inventory management and enhance procurement processes. This role involves monitoring inventory levels, creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely deliveries while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen understanding of purchasing principles, and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities. Join a forward-thinking team that values efficiency and collaboration, and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of products within the organization. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Account Options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Floating Holidays

100% Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and processes is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and databases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain orthotic & prosthetic inventory levels.
• Create purchase orders and ensure timely payments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Purchasing Principles

Customer Service

Time Management

Office Records Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Databases

Job description

This person primarily functions to assist departments by keeping records, maintaining inventory, reviewing purchase orders and monitoring shipments and deliveries. The Purchasing Assistant may perform administrative support, arranging appointments, answering calls and inquiries, reaching out to vendors and suppliers, and producing reports. This coordination helps to ensure the smooth flow of products within the company.

Position: Remote (MI preferred state)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain orthotic & prosthetic inventory levels.
• Track orders, investigate issues, record purchases, and maintain a database if needed.
• Maintain the upkeep of furniture, equipment, and office supplies.
• Accountable for creating purchase orders for all items purchased and ensuring they are delivered to accounts payable to ensure timely payments of bills and that no vendor early pay discounts are missed.
• Monitor received items to make sure items are correct, have the appropriate quantity and are put in their proper places or delivered.
• Ensure that all items that are returned, including incorrect and incomplete deliveries, damaged goods, and all improperly fitting devices are properly returned to the respective vendors and proper credit is received.
• Confirm that the company gets the best value for its dollar in its purchasing, including comparing vendors, negotiating competitive pricing and early pay discounts, as available.
• Responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• May involve shipping and receiving.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and processes which meet the needs of the organization.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skilled in time management as far as handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of office records development, maintenance, and control.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, maintenance workers, co-workers, and management.
• Experienced in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• High school diploma or Associates degree preferable. Study emphasis on business or health courses.
• Prefer previous experience in purchasing and materials management or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability