Purchasing Assistant

HOM FURNITURE • Coon Rapids, MN

6d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant performs various duties to help out the Purchasing Department. Tasks include: Entering orders into the system. Printing and filing Purchase Order Receipts and Vendor Invoices Verifying vendor acknowledgements and invoices for accuracy Managing EDI exceptions and errors Assists Buyers and Rebuyers with various projects. In order to maintain departmental accuracy, the Purchasing Assistant identifies and resolves issues such as incomplete order forms. The Purchasing Assistant verifies payments and credits with the Accounting Department. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have or be working towards high school diploma/GED.
• Three to six months of related office experience preferred.
• Low physical demands required. The employee is regularly required to sit for sustained periods of time and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• attention to detail
• high organizational skills
• ability to multi-task
• strong problem solving skills
• 10 key accuracy and speed
• ability to meet deadlines
• positive attitude
• ability to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Entering orders into the system.
• Printing and filing Purchase Order Receipts and Vendor Invoices
• Verifying vendor acknowledgements and invoices for accuracy
• Managing EDI exceptions and errors
• Assists Buyers and Rebuyers with various projects.
• Identifies and resolves issues such as incomplete order forms.
• Verifies payments and credits with the Accounting Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off- 20 Days in 1st year for full-time employees
• Medical and/or Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Employee Contribution Plan
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities and training
• Pay on Demand - options for receiving earned wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees