Purchasing Assistant

Hawkins • Roseville, MN

56d • $24 - $26

About The Position

Support and assist Buyer/Planners with daily activities associated with the procurement of goods and services. Provide cross-functional administrative and project support as requested.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required. Post high school education preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Word
• MRP experience preferred, JDE preferred

Nice To Haves

• Post high school education preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing preferred.
• MRP experience preferred, JDE preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing material from suppliers based on supply and demand
• Obtain and review order confirmations and shipping documents of all purchase orders for accuracy (product, qty, price, ship date). Communicate discrepancies to buyers and/or supplier.
• Track into stock and direct ship orders to ensure on-time deliveries
• Expedite orders and communicate with appropriate partners to inform of delays, changes and what is needed to ensure timely delivery for customers.
• Prepare and receive 3rd party shipments for invoicing.
• Maintain accurate costing for raw materials
• Reviews purchase requirements, may generate purchase orders, transmits them to suppliers and maintains a log of purchase orders.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels
• Resolve customer service issues and complaints by identifying root cause and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Partner with Quality team to enforce quality objectives and directives as defined by the Quality function, company standards and relevant regulations

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

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