Purchasing Assistant

Ready to take the next step in your purchasing career? If you are an organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced supply chain environment, we want to hear from you. Our client in South Windsor, CT is hiring for their next Purchasing Assistant! This is a great step for those who have 1-3 years in a buyer/purchasing role looking for their next step! 

salary: $22 - $24 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Generate and issue POs
Maintain purchasing records: File purchase orders, vendor acknowledgments, and contracts in compliance with company documentation standards.
Contact suppliers to confirm receipt of purchase orders, expected ship dates, and price confirmations.
Expediting and tracking: Monitor open-order reports, proactively track shipments, and resolve delivery delays or backorders to prevent production or operational downtime.
Reconciliation support: Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Receiving to resolve 3-way matching issues (discrepancies between the Purchase Order, Receiving Slip, and Vendor Invoice).
Price comparisons
Monitor recurring stock: Track basic consumable inventory levels and trigger reorders when stocks reach minimum reorder thresholds.

Skills

• Purchasing/Procurement
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Vendor Management
• Preparing Agendas
• Scheduling
• Answering Phones
• ERP
• SAP
• Purchase Orders

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.