What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Power Driven Diesel?
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 purchasing manager by ensuring timely delivery of materials, maintaining accurate estimated arrival dates, and following up with vendors. This position requires strong organizational skills and ability to become proficient in various systems.
Responsibilities:
- Follow up with vendors to confirm estimated delivery dates, and update in our system
- Follow up with vendors on partial shipments we’ve received, obtain ETA for the remainder of the order
- Go through open purchase orders and reach out to vendors to confirm status
- Assist with consolidating credit card charges
- Perform a weekly audit of our open orders, close out any applicable, update arrival date, etc.
- Upload tracking information, invoices, and confirmations to the order
- Any other tasks as requested by the purchasing manager
Requirements:
- 5-10 hours per week
- In-person, any day/time Monday-Thursday between 9am and 5pm (pick your own schedule, flexible with school!)
- Basic computer skills are necessary
- Some experience, knowledge, or interest in basic accounting practices preferred
- Strong written communication skills are required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing multiple tasks effectively
Join us as we strive for excellence in our purchasing operations!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 5 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13
