Purchasing Assistant
ACO, Inc.•Mentor, OH
•$22 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
This position supports the Purchasing function by assisting in the purchase order development, vendor coordination, maintenance of item information and general procurement process.
Requirements
- One-year certificate from college or technical school
- Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Compute rate, ratio, percent, dimensions, weights, conversions of weights and dimensions including metric, and convert currency exchanges
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Knowledge of Accounting software contact management systems, inventory software, orders processing systems; spreadsheet and word processing software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite or related software
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read Drawings helpful
Responsibilities
- Create purchase orders in the accounting software, and place purchase orders with vendors; maintain reports showing status of purchase orders, making sure they are current
- Develop an understanding (research) of vendors and build a profile on who they are, what items we receive from them, their lead times, freight terms, payment terms etc. Create a vendor rating system
- Establishes and maintains record keeping system for purchasing department
- Understand current and future supply and demand balances
- Match the receiving reports with the supplier invoices, contact suppliers if there are discrepancies, forward to A/P for payment
- Match order confirmation with purchase orders, verify accuracy, attach, and file
- Maintain file of purchase records and vendor files
- Interface with suppliers regarding delivery dates and expedite sooner dates if necessary. Update delivery dates in the computer daily
- Identify opportunities for improved supplier pricing, quality, and/or delivery terms
- Follow all company policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
