Purchasing Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement process, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained, and assisting with various purchasing activities. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Job Description Job Summary: Assists the Purchasing Manager in purchasing, determining status of purchase order, entry into Enterprise Resource Planning system, filing, receiving of materials, stocking materials and other tasks as may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Major Accountabilities:

1. Places orders with suppliers as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

2. Communicates with Suppliers on schedule and other issues on an on-going basis as directed by the Purchasing Manager

3. Obtains quotes from suppliers as directed by the Purchasing Manager

4. Assists in order status determination as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

5. Prepares process sheets and process travelers.

6. Assists in material receiving as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

7. Assists in placing stock in production areas as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

8. Places orders to internal departments such as machining as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

9. Advises Purchasing Manager of any recognized potential supply problems as they occur and recommends solutions.

10. Answers the company phone line as required or assigned.

11. Responsible for use of Quantum ERP system to support assigned work.

12. Assists with stockroom clerk duties as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

13. Performs the regular stockroom clerk duties whenever the stockroom clerk is absent as directed by the Purchasing Manager. See Stockroom Clerk.

14. Assists with year-end inventory including counting, weighing, organizing, dusting, data entry, etc.

15. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Additional Requirements Minimum Education Required: High School or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment, aerospace preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience Required: One year working in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experience is a plus! Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Supplier Contact/Management 6. Problem Solving 2. Customer Service Skills 7. Organizing/Planning 3. Decision making/independent judgment 8. Self-Directed/Leadership/Team Player 4. Communication Skills 9. Microsoft Office 5. Negotiation skills 10. Stress Tolerance/Multi-tasking Physical Limitations: Position requires walking, bending, reaching, seeing and lifting up to 20 lbs. Position may travel between plant locations. Some travel will be required. Potential Career Growth Paths This position develops skills and experience necessary in the following departments and divisions: Purchasing: Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Management Compensation: Compensation will be determined based on education and applicable experience.

Minimum starting wage is $15.00 per hour Eligibility Requirements; PRE-EMPLOYEE DRUG SCREENING AND REMAIN SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING Read, write and understand the English language Possess valid driver license and operate mobile equipment and company vehicles with trailers Pass an annual visual exam Benefits available for full-time employees after 90-day probation period: Health insurance (employer paid premium) Optional HSA (with limited company match) $25,000 life insurance policy (employer paid premium) Optional additional life insurance (employee paid premium) Optional vision and dental (employee paid premium) 401k retirement plan (with limited company match) Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid vacation (after one year)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15