Purchasing Assistant

thyssenkrupp Materials NA • Southfield, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant supports purchasing activities and Corporate Buyers. Key responsibilities include obtaining and verifying vendor acknowledgements, providing sales with purchase order updates, and proactively assisting with cost and delivery date updates. The role also involves reconciling unbalanced invoices with buyers, collaborating with the receiving department for necessary paperwork, and establishing relationships with vendor inside sales contacts. Additionally, the assistant will help with consignment management and system updates, maintain reports and file records, and record On-Time Delivery data. The position requires an understanding of corporate objectives and effective communication with internal customers and the supply base, while also meeting TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies.

Requirements

• 6 – 12 months of relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and work on day-to-day basis with purchasing mill contacts and internal customers

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies vendor acknowledgements
• Responds to sales with purchase order updates, date changes or delays
• Proactively assists with purchase order updates – costs and delivery dates
• Reconciles unbalanced invoices, working with buyers as needed
• Works closely with receiving department to provide paperwork as needed
• Establish relationships with vendor inside sales contacts
• Assists with consignment management and system updates
• Maintains reports and various file records as needed
• Records and maintains On-Time Delivery data
• Understands corporate objectives
• Communicates effectively with both internal customers and the supply base
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees