Hollow Metal/Wood Door Purchaser

APTURA Group•,

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant will master ordering, PO’s, stock inventory and cycle counting. This position will play a key role in managing the inventory and helping the team to get what’s needed to the customer on time. The role involves inventory, supply chain, and accounting functions, requiring expert management of relationships with both vendors and internal customers. Software use will include Opening Suite and MS Office, with a focus on purchasing, writing and understanding POs, and ordering.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Expertly manage relationships with both vendors and internal customers
Purchasing, writing and understanding POs, and ordering

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Door & Hardware industry
Usage of Comsense Opening Suite

Responsibilities

Managing the acknowledgment process
Ensure material ordered with manufacturer
Ensure needed dates are in alignment with acknowledged dates
Sort out any pricing discrepancies associated with the PO and the acknowledgement
Replenishment buying of stock and creating purchase orders
Working with sales staff to order non-stock items
Working with vendors and internal team to automate ordering process
Working with project management team to ensure everything is ordered in time for system ship date and supporting expediting and purchasing options
Participate in all cycle and year-end inventory counts
Helping to proactively manage stock and reordering volumes
Use tools to ensure stock quantities are being maintained and ordered timely
Analyze over-spend by vendors and recommend new stock items
Recommend general improvements to the inventory quality and process as needed
Receive and ship all “ship direct” invoices
Resolve receiving discrepancies
Assistant with relevant reporting and metrics
All other duties as assigned