Purchasing Assistant

Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

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Purchasing Assistant

Onsite | Santa Fe Springs, CA
$50,000 - $55,000 base salary
Fulltime | Great benefits

We're hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support our onsite purchasing operations in Santa Fe Springs, CA . This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working crossfunctionally with vendors, sales, and receiving teams.

What You'll Do

• Obtain and verify vendor order acknowledgements
• Provide purchase order updates to sales (dates, delays, changes)
• Assist with PO updates, including costs and delivery dates
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies with buyers
• Partner with receiving to share required paperwork
• Build working relationships with vendor contacts
• Support consignment management and system updates
• Maintain reports, records, and OnTime Delivery data
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and vendors

What We're Looking For

Required

• 6-12 months of relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Associate's Degree

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base pay: $50K-$55K (no bonus)
• Strong benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more)
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Handson experience in purchasing and supply chain operations

Location

This position is 100% onsite at our Santa Fe Springs, CA facility.

Job Compensation

$50,000-$55,000

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability

• Voluntary Wellness Programs

• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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