Purchasing Assistant

Hendrick Motorsports•Concord, NC

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform a diverse scope of duties related to purchasing and inventory management operations across sites of the organization. The Purchasing Assistant will support the procurement process from beginning to end by creating purchase orders, maintaining vendor communications, tracking deliveries, and receiving and delivering goods to locations. This position will also support inventory management through systems procedures and physical tasks.

Requirements

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely; professional-level knowledge of style and editing.
Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with suppliers and co-workers.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Time Management - Manage and meet all timelines/deadlines, responsive.
Demonstrated ability to deliver time-sensitive projects on-time and on-quality
Demonstrated ability and desire to perform in a high paced, high precision manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to work in computer applications and transaction processing
Demonstrated ability to self-direct
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Critical thinking skills
Flexible and creative thinking
Ability to stand, crouch, reach, and lift 25+ pounds for periods throughout the day.
High School Diploma
up to 3 years
Valid Driver’s License
Forklift certification
Proficient at Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet creation and use of formulas.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Role is not remote and must regularly be performed in the assigned office location.
Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Limited travel may be required.
Must be able to stand, walk, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder level, and lift/carry up to 25+ pounds frequently.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds without lift assist.
This position will frequently push/pull up to 100 pounds.
This position will occasionally sit, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple priorities.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field, preferred.
2+ years' experience in purchasing or supply chain required.
Working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically inventory management is required.
Thorough understanding of chart of accounts and account coding principles.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to persist and succeed with cross-functional communication within scope of responsibility.
Must have independent problem-solving skills and the discipline to follow-up and follow through until problems are resolved.

Responsibilities

Communicate with vendors regarding product information, availability, and pricing.
Prepare purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
Update and manage order information in the purchasing system.
Manage order documentation including quotes, order confirmations, and packing slips.
Continuously review open orders and follow-up with vendors on delivery timelines.
Assist with the development of sourcing plans and objectives (short and long term) in consideration of lead time, MOQ, safety stock, etc.
Record inventory transactions to account for product receipts and distributions.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available and prevent shortages.
Support product inventory management by stocking, kitting, labeling, and organizing.
Facilitate product distribution by picking, staging, and delivering to end user or work site.
Produce or generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory transactions, and spending.
Support delivery/collection of product to/from local suppliers.
Contribute to continuous improvement objectives through independent work and participation in project teams.
Provide general administrative support for the program team(s) and related procurement activities.
Support non-routine project assignments, involving data collection, spreadsheet creation, and reporting.
Work closely with the department manager and other team members to assist where needed.