Buyers Assistant

Aston Carter•Detroit, MI

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer’s Assistant supports day-to-day purchasing activities and purchase order maintenance, with a strong focus on supplier follow-up and accurate documentation. This role works closely with product engineering in the prototype group to ensure all required documentation is received from engineering and the supply base, and that all deliveries are properly receipted. The position contributes directly to efficient procurement operations, accurate records, and effective communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience as a purchasing or buyer’s assistant, including hands-on work with purchase orders and spreadsheets.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate or advanced level, with willingness to complete Excel testing as part of the selection process.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/MS Office Suite, including Excel and other core applications for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day purchasing activities and assist buyers with purchasing responsibilities, including creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders and related spreadsheets.
Maintain procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies.
Coordinate with product engineering in the prototype group to obtain appropriate documentation from engineering and suppliers related to the receipting of all deliveries.
Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and other stakeholders to determine root cause and identify corrective actions.
Resolve payment issues by working with internal teams and suppliers to clarify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and support process improvements within purchasing and supply chain activities.
Solicit and retrieve supplier quotes, ensuring all relevant information is captured and documented for purchasing decisions and data analysis.
Support and execute supplier and commodity strategies that align with plant procurement and manufacturing operations.
Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams to support sourcing decisions and prototype activities.
Perform data entry and order entry tasks in purchasing systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
Use Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite to analyze purchasing data, create reports, and present conclusions to buyers and other stakeholders.
Communicate proactively with internal and external contacts, providing updates on orders, deliveries, issues, and resolutions.