Purchasing Assistant

Gordon, Inc.•Bossier City, LA

22d

About The Position

This role is responsible for purchasing goods and services in accordance with company policies and procedures, under the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager. The Purchasing Assistant will solicit bids, evaluate vendors, research and prepare quotes, manage inventory levels, and ensure internal customer needs are met. This position also involves administrative tasks such as preparing purchase orders, managing vendor information, and reporting on market conditions.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers
Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail
An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least two years of clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, purchase goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures
Solicits bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, and specific project/product requirements
Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, schedule, capability, and previous transaction history, and makes recommendations for purchase
Researches and prepares quotes for materials and services as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables, and recommends to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Coordinates inventory levels with Gordon, Inc. Sales and Project Managers as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Manages inventory levels of plant consumable materials for peak efficiency and economy
Ensures that internal customer plant and office supply needs are met in both materials and cost estimates.
At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager: Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment
Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditions
Drafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specifications
Intakes, records, and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data package
Distributes purchasing information to involved parties, including vendors, internal sales representatives, and project managers
Maintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and records
Prepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and supplies
Performs other related and/or required duties, as assigned