Purchasing Assistant
About The Position
East Coast Emergency Lighting, a Lehr Company, has been a leader in the emergency vehicle industry for over 25 years. We build more than emergency vehicles — we build the lifelines first responders rely on every day. Our mission is to deliver a superior customer experience, provide the highest-quality brands, and uphold the highest standards of workmanship. We take pride in every vehicle we build and upfit, and we are recognized as trusted sales and installation specialists within the industry. Are You Ready to Drive Your Career Forward? We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchasing of supplies and equipment needed to support our production and sales teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing vendor relationships and tracking orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (degree in business, logistics, or related field preferred)
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a similar role
- Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Responsibilities
- Create purchase orders from sales orders
- Submit purchase orders to vendors
- Track vendor shipment dates and follow up on delays
- Establish positive working relationships with our vendors and internal sales teams.
- Confirm shipment status on or after estimated ship dates
- Verify billing and shipping information
- Review part numbers, pricing, quantities, and descriptions for accuracy
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to match deliveries with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
- Follow up on order acknowledgements and variances
- Process new part number requests
- Monitor open orders to ensure timely delivery
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
