Assistant Purchasing Manager

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum a nd Exhibit • Atlanta, GA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the general administration of the shipping and receiving functions for venues, exhibitor kit coordination, and the verification and recording of food and non-food items into inventory, per guideline.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum (2) years’ experience in shipping and receiving, administrative/clerical position, or equivalent related field.
• Excellent organizational skills; must maintain clean and orderly spaces to include office space.
• Solid understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as professionalism and positive interactions with all encounters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with unscheduled events, changed priorities, and incomplete information.
• Displays initiative in looking for and taking advantage of new opportunities.
• Exhibits competence in required job skills and knowledge
• Has good judgment. Balances long and short-term impact of a decision and consistently develops sound solutions in determining courses of action.
• Strong organizational skills while managing timeliness, prioritizing tasks, scheduling and project management.
• Anticipates and responds to problems in a professional manner. Skillfully gathers and analyzes information before making decisions.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and achieves goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Management or a related field

Responsibilities

• General administration of shipping and receiving functions for venues.
• Exhibitor kit coordination.
• Verification and recording of food and non-food items into inventory, per guideline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED