Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantThe Purchasing Assistant coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies, and purchases all inventory to meet production requirements by performing the following duties.Assist with daily purchasing activities, order entry, and vendor communicationMaintain accurate purchasing and inventory recordsPrepare and analyze purchasing reports in ExcelCoordinate with production, accounting, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materialsSupport the Purchasing Manager with administrative and analytical tasksPerforms various other job duties as assigned and neededPrepares purchase orders and sends to supplier and department originating request.Expedites delivery of goods to users.Meets production requirements on a daily basis while controlling inventory levels with various lead times.Assists heavily with periodic plant inventory.Minimum QualificationsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applicationsMust possess a valid driver's license.Must maintain a clean and insurable driving record throughout employment, as defined by company vehicle insurance standardsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamPrior purchasing or supply chain experience preferredAbility to multi-task in a fast paced environmentAbility to prioritize tasks and self-managementEffective planning and organization skillsExcellent listening skills and be able to offer solutions to unique situationsAttention to detail and self-managementEmpathetic outlook and the ability to work on a teamEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Cavco