What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate position at SHIELDS® Windshields?
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing
· Purchasing Operation goods.
Purchase raw materials and consumables for operations.
· Purchasing office goods and misc. goods:
Purchase approved items, but also shop for best lead times and cost options.
· Operate within our two systems
The purchasing associate will operate within our ERP and Accounting systems to purchase and receive in items.
· Documentation:
Maintain purchasing documentation. Ensure purchase forms are approved and historical records are recorded in the proper place.
· Reporting:
Present a purchasing report weekly on usage, updates on pricing and inventory needs. Any other measurement requested by the VP of Operations.
· Inventory:
Receive in purchases. Stock items as needed and communicate with operations appropriately.
· Vendors and Suppliers
Meet with vendor and supply representatives as needed or requested. As well as vetting new vendors or suppliers.
Finance
· Credit Card Management
Manage credit cards and turn in the reports to the VP of Finance.
· Invoice Matching
Work with the VP of Finance to match up invoices of items purchased.
General Operations
· Aid in the Office
Aid with answering the phone and answer customer questions. When necessary, take an order over the phone and submit to an account manager.
· Customer Research
Research new customers and turn in a weekly findings report to the Office Manager.
Skills and Experience
· Computer and Microsoft knowledge and experience.
· People skills: ability to talk on the phone with customers and vendors.
· Ability to work independently.
· Self motivated
· Organized
· Ability to take an initiative.
· Problem Solving
· Ability to find work
· Communication skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Computer & Microsoft: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Martinsville, IN 46151: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16