Purchasing Assistant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Pleasanton, CA

20h • $40,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers, places orders for products based on current inventory needs and tracks shipments. The position requires good client service skills to collaborate with different departments, support managers and work with vendors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Perform a wide range of administrative duties across various departments. Invoice / PO Matching. Order Acknowledgement. Filing of PO's. Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals. Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities. Working with warehouse staff. Possess a high-level attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills. Maintain the ability to work independently. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to adapt to the needs of the department. Must be able to prioritize and plan out duties and responsibilities. Knowledge or experience in construction is a plus. Perform other duties assigned by management. Education/Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 1-year minimum experience in an administrative support position. Insurable Class C Driver’s License. At least one year of experience in a purchasing position. In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems. Ability to use purchasing software. Other Duties: Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• 1-year minimum experience in an administrative support position
• Insurable Class C Driver’s License
• At least one year of experience in a purchasing position
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems
• Ability to use purchasing software
• Possess a high-level attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain the ability to work independently
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the department
• Must be able to prioritize and plan out duties and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in construction is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers
• Places orders for products based on current inventory needs
• Tracks shipments
• Perform a wide range of administrative duties across various departments
• Invoice / PO Matching
• Order Acknowledgement
• Filing of PO's
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
• Working with warehouse staff
• Prioritize and plan out duties and responsibilities
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED