Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:

Since 1984, FLASH has been a family-owned business grounded in trust, respect, communication, and loyalty. What began as a small, three-truck operation in Berlin, WI, has grown into one of the largest employers in Green Lake County, with 250 employees across six states. We specialize in transporting dry bulk commodities and operate with a shared commitment to excellence and family values.

Join FLASH for a workplace that values family principles, offers growth opportunities, and supports our team members in meaningful ways.

In addition to our core transportation business, we proudly own Crossroads Market, Transload Solutions, and Texas Frac.

Job Requirements:
Purchase goods, materials, and services for all departments and companies under the corporate umbrella, directly or in conjunction with department/company management. Ensure the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
Job Duties:

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers; Price shop on a regular basis to ensure best price
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing requirements, new projects, and activities
• Ensure a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the inventory management system
• Enter parts and supplies into company systems, directly or in conjunction with company/department admin
• Manage employee uniform program, in conjunction with Human Resources
• Prepare reports and updates, as required
• Support the operations function and other relevant departments and business units
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications:
Previous experience as a buyer or purchasing agent, preferably within a manufacturing or heavy equipment, to include procurement, parts ordering, and parts inventory management. Proven knowledge of purchasing, and cost breakdown.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs. Position must become familiar with the TMW/TMT fleet management system.
Position reports to Purchasing Manager

• The above list is not an all-inclusive list of duties and/or requirements. You will be expected to perform various tasks as required by the company and/or federal and state regulation. As business objectives changes, so too may your duties.