Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement and supply chain operations in New Berlin, WI. This individual will play a key role in ensuring materials, products, and services are purchased efficiently to support business operations. The ideal candidate will have prior purchasing, procurement, or administrative experience and a working knowledge of SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, creation, and processing of purchase orders in SAP.
• Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, and procurement documentation.
• Review and reconcile purchase order discrepancies, invoice issues, and receiving variances.
• Coordinate with internal departments including operations, production, accounting, and inventory control to support purchasing needs.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Assist with inventory tracking and replenishment activities.
• Update procurement reports, spreadsheets, and databases as needed.
• Support supplier performance reviews and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, customer service, supply chain, or administrative experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP required.
• Experience creating purchase orders and maintaining vendor records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

This is a Permanent position based out of New Berlin, WI. The pay range for this position is $46000.00 - $55000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin, WI.