Purchasing Assistant

Retail Technology Group Inc• Feton, MO, US, MO

4d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant (PA) will provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and the Purchasing Department. This position will be responsible for administrative clerical duties, daily communication with vendors for purchase order expediting, facilitating interoffice department communications and providing purchasing support for new and existing projects.

Requirements

Advanced Data Entry Skills
High Level of Accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in remote/virtual communication
ERP Experience – NetSuite preferred
Advanced Written and Oral Communication Skills
Advanced Analytical Skills
Detail Oriented & Highly Organized
Ability to meet deadlines and administer a task priority listing based on company needs
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Effective communicator
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving/Analysis
Business Acumen
Proactive Initiative
Decision Making
Reliability & Strong Work Ethic
Time Management
Team Player
Self-Motivated & Proactive
Positive Attitude
Organizational Skills
Technical Acumen
Detail Oriented with High Level of Accuracy
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking

Responsibilities

Confirm receipt of purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
Track purchase orders from order placement to delivery and notify stakeholders of issues as appropriate
Expedite purchase orders at the direction of the Purchasing Manager or per established policy
Create all Customer Owned Bulk purchase orders
Create purchase orders as requested by Purchasing Manager
Process purchase order declarations
Report out-of-stock inventory to internal stakeholders daily
Create new items upon request, gather supporting data, specifications, and documents
Maintain and update master item data to established company guidelines and standards
Assist warranty department in processing returns using external vendor websites, expediting supplier return purchase orders, closing of warranty documents per established guidelines as appropriate
Assist with new and existing projects, including requests for special pricing, creating new items and reports, and expediting purchase orders for rollout schedules
Review all invoicing discrepancies with Accounts Payable and assist in resolution
Process reports in NetSuite and export to Excel, deliver to appropriate stakeholders on established schedule or for as needed requests
Perform other job duties as assigned