Purchasing Assistant (Part-time/ 30 Hours for a Week)

A global stamping and welding factory/ supplier for Toyota Motor Corp., is seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant to join their Florence, KY office. This position is about 20-30 hours for a week (Schedule is flexible). This position will be end earlier December this year.

The hourly wage is $20/HR, and it is set number.

Job Description for Purchasing Assistant:

The Purchasing Assistant will provide critical support to the purchasing department by assisting with purchase orders, data entry, follow-up, and invoice reconciliation. This role requires effective communication with vendors and collaboration with project coordination, sales, and production teams.

Responsibility for Purchasing Assistant:

• Assist Purchasing with order generation and confirmations
• Track and update order status
• Create, review, and update product information into ERP
• Update pricing information into ERP
• Assist purchasing with planogram implementation
• Assist purchasing with competitive pricing research
• Communicate purchasing related information with your supervisor and the sales team
• Export and import data for report generation
• Enforces and monitors company guidelines to ensure compliance
• Work with and communicate with all departments in a pleasant and positive manner
• Adapt to the diverse needs of a small team and address internal and external requirements with flexibility and creativity
• Perform other such tasks as needed and as requested by the Purchasing Manager

Requirements for Purchasing Assistant:

• Deal with repetitive tasks and prioritize as needed
• Energetic and passionate about construction tools and supplies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel I.E. v look-up/pivot tables
• Strong interest to work in the procurement area
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Previous tool industry experience with hand tools and accessories
• Formal education in a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an office administrative role, data entry an asset
• Must be self-directed, task and goal oriented
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Excel
• Typing speed of 50 wpm

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Which days are you able to work? How many hours?
• Please tell me why you are interested in this position?

Ability to Commute:

• Florence, KY (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20