Product Purchasing Assistant
About The Position
The Product/Purchasing Assistant is an entry-level position in Van Marcke Trade Supply’s growing Logistical Operations Department and reports to the Product Manager. The role works on product and purchasing projects, helps manage product assortment, supports vendor relationships, and assists with purchasing and administrative tasks. The position is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, is full-time, and has a day shift. The listed pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, with no travel required. Van Marcke Trade Supply is a family-owned Belgium company that has supplied plumbing and hardware materials for over 50 years in the Phoenix, Casa Grande, Tucson, Las Vegas, and Dallas markets. The company provides full-time employees with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid 100% by Van Marcke for the employee.
Requirements
- Strong ability to use Excel, Outlook, and SAP.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of motivation and self-direction.
- Ability to interact with personnel at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle a high volume of internal and external emails.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire and interest to learn about the goods the company sells.
- Positive attitude; self-motivated, goal-oriented, and dependable.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of plumbing wholesale operations and plumbing products.
- Purchasing experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze product category sales to help optimize product assortment.
- Help build and maintain relationships with current and new vendors.
- Prepare and keep product parameters current.
- Receive and analyze internal product requests.
- Research new products and product concepts.
- Work with the Lead Buyer and Product Manager to develop and implement new products.
- Assist with following up on purchase orders.
- Work directly with the Purchasing, Product, and Operations Management teams, and frequently communicate with the Warehouse Manager and branch personnel.
- Request product samples from vendors as needed.
- Work with management to create, set up, and maintain vendor files.
- Request Return Goods Authorizations for non-moving stock and defective items.
- Perform cost comparisons as directed.
- Maintain and update price files.
- Assist the Operations Manager, Product Manager, and Inventory Control Manager with assigned tasks.
- Provide high service levels while managing product assortment to meet company goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full-time employees, 100% paid by Van Marcke for the employee.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees, 100% paid by Van Marcke for the employee.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees, 100% paid by Van Marcke for the employee.
- Life insurance for full-time employees, 100% paid by Van Marcke for the employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
