Procurement Assistant

General Technologies, Inc.•Stafford, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to join our purchasing team. This position is responsible for managing supply inventory levels and creating, updating, maintaining, and setting up purchase orders in our purchase order system. The Procurement Assistant is also responsible for reviewing purchase orders, submitting for approval, processing the order with suppliers and updating the requisitioner. This position ensures that all purchase orders are processed and received accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
2+ years experience in a similar purchasing role
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Build, maintain, and foster strong relationships
Intermediate skill level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Organized and capable of handling high volume of interactions with all departments
Ability to multi-task various processes and projects
Must have effective time management skills to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Receive all incoming purchasing requests for products
Generate, transmit and expedite on all purchase orders
Update purchase orders with current price and lead time for delivery
Update supply lists with notes, pricing and quantity changes
Monitor and maintain supply inventory levels per min and max standards
Comply with all purchasing policies and procedures, including ethical/ legal obligations
Requests quotes from vendors as requested.
Monitor notices from suppliers to eliminate delays, and informs requisitioner of any changes in expected delivery dates
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.