Purchasing Assistant

Job ID: 525589 Non-Exempt Job Summary This role will assist various departments in ordering and placing purchase orders for needed supplies and verifying when received. Job Responsibilities Ensure the accurate and timely purchasing of all items or services to fulfill and meet company requirements Create purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner Order supplies for individual departments and maintain purchase requirements Review orders and requests to ensure vendor compliance, and recommend vendor changes when necessary Place orders and expedite as needed to ensure timely delivery Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria Develop and optimize vendor relationships Review any invoice discrepancies. Apply to suppliers with requests for credits or adjustments Ensure that all purchase requests have been approved in accordance with authorized approval levels Identify the most cost-effective freight movement Direct communication with manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless operation of the facility with minimal disruption of production Coordinate and process all Return-To-Vendor requests Various administrative duties such as filing, copying, etc. Maintain regular and punctual attendance Comply with all company policies and procedures Assist with any other duties as assigned Job Requirements Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related area, or minimum of one year's related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least 2 years prior purchasing experience, preferred Manufacturing background, preferred Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Good written and verbal skills Compensation The hourly pay rate can range between $28-$30/hr 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program Short-term and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off Paid holidays Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr