Purchasing Assistant

WIREMASTERS INC•Columbia, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant will assist with the purchasing and scheduling of materials, products, and services while maintaining good supplier and vendor relationship. General support for the purchasing department is also expected.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field OR two (2) or more years in a similar position or related field.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Sales technique.
Customer Service and Professionalism.
Organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Problem Solving.
Negotiation.
Telephone Etiquette.
Computer Literacy.

Responsibilities

Create, process, and review requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Adjust delivery dates and quantities based on inventory levels and direction of supervisor.
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues.
Coordinates resolution of problems and revises product schedules when necessary.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
Works directly with sales and accounting to reconcile discrepancies and open purchase orders.
Attend training activities to gain adequate knowledge regarding company products and services.
Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Assist Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Supervisor with annual stock package analysis and review.
Support WireMasters Core Values; Service, Gratitude, Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Family.
Other duties may be assigned by WireMasters Management.