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Purchasing Assistant

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Summary

The Buyer Assistant is responsible for supporting Buyers in the everyday functions related to inventory control, product turns, order fill rates, and various routine functions related to purchasing.

Essential Functions

  • Verify all purchase orders.
  • Maintain vendor details and files.
  • Complete scheduled tasks in a timely manner.
  • Assist in maintenance of an acceptable level of customer order fill rate.
  • Assist in controlling inventory levels and maximizing inventory turns
  • Verify all purchase orders to the broker or manufacturer (EDI or EMAIL).
  • Verify product receiving and problem solve related issues.
  • Assist with bill-backs.

Competencies

  • Microsoft Office software and main frame computer skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Must have well-developed interpersonal skills to promote harmonious relationships with staff, peers, and supervisors.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. The schedule for this position will be 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. There is some room for a variance on times, but a set schedule must be worked each week.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • One year or more experience and/or training in wholesale/retail sale of consumer products; or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Post-secondary education preferred.

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. is a privately held company that has been in business since 1927. We have a footprint in the Midwest from Michigan to Tennessee and from Missouri to Pennsylvania. We employ over 150 associates in our Walker warehouse and we carry over 12,000 items. These items are picked and packed and then delivered by our drivers to more than 3,000 customers weekly. SAS is a customer focused organization and we believe our warehouse associates add great value by picking orders accurately and timely.

  • Daily pay (up to 50% of net pay per day)
  • Childcare reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $250/credit hour)
  • Veteran friendly employer
  • Consistent work
  • Paid holidays, paid military leave, paid jury duty
  • Full benefit package; affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, company paid short-term disability & life insurance, and Telemedicine options.
  • Wellness Program
  • Discounts on groceries and other products (Employee Purchase Program)

Equal Employment Policy

The Company's hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $250

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