Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Elegant Beauty Supplies Corporate Office employees enjoy a casual work environment, ample support for learning and development, and an opportunity to make a difference in a growing company.

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant with purchasing experience to type information into our database from paper documents. Also, determine inventory needs to be able to negotiate the best deal. The ideal candidate will be computer-savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. You will report to the Purchasing Director. An understanding of data confidentiality principles is essential. The company will rely on you to have accurate and updated data that is easily accessible through a digital database.

** Responsibilities: **

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners
• Receiving invoices
• Purchasing and Inventory
• Monitoring inventory levels and determining inventory needs
• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services
• Type in data provided directly from vendors
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Update existing data
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost

** Skills: **

• Proven experience as a data entry clerk
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of a touch typing system is strongly preferred
• ** MUST have Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)**
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Basic understanding of databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• High school degree or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

** Benefits: **

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

** Schedule: **

• 8-hour shift

** Experience: **

• Data entry: 1 year (Required)
• Purchasing 2 years

** Work Location: ** One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting at $18

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance