Purchasing Assistant

Bell Cabinetry•Cumming, GA

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the Purchasing Manager in procurement and purchasing for stock items and special orders. The role works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support inventory accuracy, product availability, and order tracking. This full-time position may require overtime as business needs dictate. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
High accuracy in data entry and strong attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to complete assigned daily tasks.
Ability to stay focused and avoid distractions.
Ability to multitask and work within specified time frames.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in the construction or distribution industry.

Responsibilities

Load items into Inventory Maintenance by following detailed, step-by-step directions.
Review inventory levels using access reports and issue new purchase orders to maintain core inventory levels.
Review vendor order acknowledgments for accuracy.
Review vendors’ open orders for updated estimated arrival dates on backordered products to assist with scheduling.
Assist in tracking orders for delivery dates.
Serve as backup when the Purchasing Manager is out of the office.
Pull and distribute OTC and obsolete inventory reports to help move inventory.
Assist with inventory adjustments and movements when necessary.
Assist with reviewing invoices for accuracy when needed.
Work with vendors on showroom display orders.