Administrative Assistant

Aston Carter•Detroit, MI

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyers Assistant supports day-to-day purchasing activities and accurate supplier follow-up for purchase order maintenance. The role works closely with product engineering, particularly the prototype group, to ensure required documentation is received from engineering and suppliers for delivery receipting. It collaborates with internal stakeholders, assists buyers with purchasing responsibilities and data analysis, and helps execute supplier and commodity strategies supporting plant procurement and manufacturing operations. The position is based onsite in the manufacturing area of an advanced technology and development-focused facility in Hamtramck, Michigan. It involves regular use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and may include using SAP for order and data management. Business casual dress is required. Occasional travel to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations may be necessary. This is a contract position.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience as a purchasing or buyers assistant, or in administrative work that includes hands-on purchase order and spreadsheet tasks.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to pass Excel testing at the Normal User level.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and other office suite tools.
Experience with data entry and order entry, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
Ability to work proactively as a self-starter and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data quickly and present clear conclusions.
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer support functions.
Familiarity with supply chain, inventory, and purchase order processes.

Responsibilities

Support daily purchasing activities, including creating, maintaining, and tracking purchase orders.
Maintain accurate and current procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Coordinate with product engineering and the prototype group to obtain documentation required from engineering and suppliers for receipting deliveries.
Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and other stakeholders to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Resolve payment issues in collaboration with suppliers, internal departments, and relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and identify opportunities to improve purchasing and procurement processes.
Solicit supplier quotes and compile pricing and commercial data to support sourcing decisions.
Support and execute supplier and commodity strategies aligned with plant procurement and manufacturing operations.
Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams to support prototype and production activities.
Assist buyers with purchasing responsibilities, including data analysis, quote retrieval, and internal and external communication.
Enter purchase order, inventory, and supplier information accurately.
Use Microsoft Excel and other office applications to create, update, and analyze spreadsheets and reports.
Analyze data and present clear conclusions and recommendations to buyers and internal stakeholders.
Travel as needed to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations.