What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Athra?
Company Description
Athra, a design importer and distributor of high fashion sterling silver jewelry, has been in business for 40 years. Founded in 1984, Athra is a woman & family-owned silver fashion house based in New Jersey. Known for quality, reliability, and outstanding service, Athra sources and produces only the highest quality jewelry with classic and contemporary designs.
Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Location: Carlstadt, New Jersey
Job Type: Full Time, In-Person
Job Hours: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Purchasing Assistant located in Carlstadt, NJ at Athra. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for managing purchasing processes, handling purchase orders, and facilitating communication with vendors and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing Processes and Procurement skills
- Experience with Purchase Orders
- Understanding of purchasing policies, contracts, and supply chain principles
- Meeting deadlines for orders and inventory needs
- Evaluating price comparisons and supplier options
- Communicating with vendors to get the best deals
- Liaising between departments, suppliers, and management
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members.
- Proven experience in purchasing or a similar role.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Typing and Computer Literacy skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Organizational skills and time management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry software.
- Experience in the jewelry or fashion industry is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts on jewelry products
- 401K
