Purchasing Assistant

Fox Factory • Trussville, AL

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About The Position

Responsible for the procurement process, negotiation with suppliers, purchase order submission and follow up interfacing with internal customers and vendors.

Requirements

• Must be well organized and thorough with a strong attention to detail
• Must be resourceful and have the ability to provide clear and analytical thinking as well as an ability to problem solve and create effective strategies
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in purchasing or related experience

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in automotive/manufacturing area.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain information and records to prepare Purchase Orders
• Process overstock and defective part returns
• Place purchase orders, expedite, and provide customer service
• Contact and maintain working relationship with vendors and suppliers for quote and rate/price negotiations
• Expedite orders
• Research specifications of products not clearly identified
• Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases
• Ensure product file integrity
• Maintain good customer and supplier relations
• Reconcile receiving problems and troubleshoot
• Accounting troubleshooting

Benefits

• Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.
• Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees