Purchasing Projects Associate

Blick Art Materials; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K & Profit Sharing Plan

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Training Opportunities

Basic & Optional Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Davenport, IA is seeking a Purchasing Projects Associate to assist the Purchasing Inventory Projects Specialist with PO maintenance and data for Retail Projects. You will oversee supply inventories in warehouses and collaborate with supply vendors, maintaining vendor data across systems.

The role emphasizes clerical data entry, reporting, and supporting senior staff on department projects, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Proficient with Windows, Word and Excel; strong communication skills.
• Able to train on AS400 and PC-based programs; multitask effectively.
• Capable of working independently or with others with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties, including data entry and system maintenance.
• Assist the IPS on special department projects.
• Maintain integrity of supply inventory in the warehouse.
• Coordinate and oversee accounts for Supply vendors: Office Depot, Uline, Amazon.
• Work with Vendors to secure inventory.
• Maintain and update Vendor information in all systems.
• Invoice coding.
• Generate reports for review.
• Other duties as assigned by Purchasing- Systems & Projects Manager.
• Follow and support departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Windows

Excel

Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

AS400

Job description

Your Role

The Purchasing Projects Associate will assist the Purchasing Inventory Projects Specialist in overseeing the maintenance of purchase orders and data for Retail Projects. Oversee supply inventory levels for the warehouses and work with Supply vendors. Maintain vendor updates in all systems.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties, including data entry and system maintenance.
• Assist the IPS on special department projects
• Maintain integrity of supply inventory in the warehouse
• Coordinate and oversee accounts for Supply vendors: Office Depot, Uline, Amazon
• Work with Vendors to secure inventory
• Maintain and update Vendor information in all systems
• Invoice coding
• Generate reports for review
• Other duties as assigned by Purchasing- Systems & Projects Manager
• Follow and support departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Proficiency in and knowledge of:
  • Personal computers, especially Windows, including Word, Excel.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and support:
  • AS400 computer programs and PC based programs.
  • Handle and coordinate multiple tasks at once.
  • Ability to work well alone or with others with minimal supervision.

Pay Rate

The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

• $16.75 per hour+ Incentives

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Who We Are

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

Our Mission

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.