Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Buyers to join a client's team near Macedonia, Ohio. This role is well suited for an early-career candidate who enjoys coordinating orders, keeping records accurate, and supporting day-to-day procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with data, communicating across departments, and helping maintain the materials and supplies needed to keep business activities moving smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities by preparing, entering, and following up on requisitions and purchase orders.

• Track open orders and keep records current for changes, confirmations, and shipping updates.

• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels for production-related materials, office items, and general workplace supplies.

• Support receiving tasks by reviewing incoming shipments and assisting with outside inventory documentation.

• Organize daily administrative paperwork and complete routine monthly filing with accuracy and consistency.

• Monitor stock levels for office supplies, first aid materials, and other commonly used items, and arrange replenishment as needed.

• Provide day-to-day assistance to the buyer through data entry, record maintenance, and procurement support tasks.

• Use Microsoft Office and company purchasing systems to manage information and maintain accurate procurement recordAsis

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, order entry, or a related administrative role.

• Ability to enter and manage purchase orders with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with data entry and recordkeeping in a fast-paced business environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially for tracking information and preparing documentation.

• Manufacturing industry exposure is great.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate files.

• Effective communication skills and a willingness to learn company processes and systems through training.