Purchasing Assistant

Persistent Systems•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Persistent Systems is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in our NYC headquarters. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for managing the daily tasks associated with buying, expediting, and assisting those in higher positions ensuring a smooth supply chain and optimization of the on-time execution of purchase order entry and delivery of products aligning with the overall organization’s operational needs.

Requirements

A degree in supply chain, business, finance or related field
2 to 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or material planning
Proficiency in MRP/ERP software, MS Excel, and data analysis
Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to work in a diverse, high-energy, fast-paced environment
Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt or higher)
APICS (CPIM or CSCP)

Responsibilities

Execute the requests in the (PR) Purchase Request portal to support engineering projects plus goods or services needed by other internal department within the organization
Review of drafted contracts for accuracy of request to purchase
Submits the purchase order, validates and confirms with supplier for accuracy of cost, delivery, and terms of the purchase order contract
Communicates with supplier periodically to track the on-time delivery of goods
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications on subject matter content
Manage the physical (end-to-end) distribution of goods ordered to the requester