Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive individual to join our team in a cross‑functional operations and vendor support role. This position plays an essential role in purchasing, inventory management, vendor coordination, and internal sales support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates professionally across teams, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Primary Responsibilities Purchase Orders (POs) Submit purchase orders for identified products from the daily watch list Conduct warehouse walk‑throughs or review potential product distributions prior to submitting purchase orders Reporting and Inventory Management Pull daily inventory and open PO reports from Company ERP Software Submit orders received via Distribution Forms Review, document, and report daily issues impacting inventory levels or order fulfillment Vendor and Order Management Communicate daily with vendors to obtain Bills of Lading (BOL) and tracking information Provide open PO status updates to the sales team three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Process vendor setup documentation for new vendor opportunities Communicate vendor out‑of‑stock notifications to key stakeholders on a weekly basis Manage vendor credits related to expired or out‑of‑code products Product and Sales Support Manage product setup and maintenance within Company ERP Software Ship product samples to sales teams or customers as requested Coordinate new item communications with sales teams and vendors Liaise with the warehouse to resolve receiving discrepancies and confirm daily product receipts Update the product catalog monthly in collaboration with Marketing and IT to ensure website accuracy Sales Analysis and Merchandising Review sales trends across key categories using internal reporting tools Support planogram development by sourcing required products or materials Event and Tradeshow Support Coordinate the shipment of products and support materials for tradeshows and events Travel to and support up to two industry tradeshows annually (potential locations include Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta, and New York) Cross‑Functional Collaboration Provide support to the call center by sharing timely product and inventory updates when needed Assist with product force‑outs and special projects as required Key Qualifications Proactive mindset with a positive, team‑oriented attitude Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal teams and external vendors Highly organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities Proficient in Excel or willing to learn quickly Confident, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats Ability to negotiate effectively when required Preferred Attributes Experience supporting sales teams and/or operations in a fast‑paced environment Willingness to collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Sales, Marketing, IT, and Warehouse Operations Flexibility to travel up to 20% to support tradeshows and customer events Why Work Here Competitive compensation Health, dental, and vision insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) with employer contribution Paid time off and holidays Stable, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Max Distributing