Purchasing & Vendor Support Specialist

Arrow International, Inc.; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant for our Odenton, MD office. The role involves processing purchase orders, tracking open orders with vendors, and coordinating with the Purchasing Analyst to resolve issues. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of related experience and will support administrative tasks, vendor relations, and product knowledge development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related business experience.
• Proficiency in Excel a MUST.
• Exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to obtain results in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders for the department and forward completed orders to suppliers.
• Track open purchase orders; review open orders with vendors; address back-order issues.
• Communicate with Purchasing Analyst regarding vendor issues, work with vendors to resolve problems.
• Address and track product returns and quality issues with vendors and the sales force.
• Develop and maintain broad product knowledge.
• Provide administrative support (filing, answering phones, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant for our Odenton, MD office. The role involves processing purchase orders, tracking open orders with vendors, and coordinating with the Purchasing Analyst to resolve issues. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of related experience and will support administrative tasks, vendor relations, and product knowledge development in a fast-paced environment.