Purchasing Assistant

Sierra Pacific Industries • Medford, WI

332d • Onsite

About The Position

Currently, our Windows division in Medford, Wisconsin, a growing, major window and door manufacturer with manufacturing facilities located in Alabama, California, and Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified Purchasing Assistant to work collaboratively with our division. This position is not remote and will be based from our Windows division in Medford, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• 2 years' recent purchasing experience preferred
• Preference given to applicants with experience purchasing in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated history of good judgment, integrity, and confidentiality regarding pricing and purchase information
• Results-oriented with sense of urgency and commitment to achieve efficient and accurate results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on professionalism
• Strong analytical, accounting, and math skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and a team player

Responsibilities

• Actively review and maintain materials, resources, inventory, and distributions
• Purchase and maintain electronic inventories, just in time and minimum levels
• Place purchase orders, track orders, and follow up on late orders
• Monitor service and price of vendors for effective inventory
• Investigate alternative material sources
• Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
• Resolve problems and issues with vendors such as damaged goods claim and late deliveries
• Work with vendor and company accounting to ensure issues regarding discounts and billing are addressed

Benefits

• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Retirement Contributions
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Scholarships provided by the Sierra Pacific Foundation for the children of crew members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Forestry and Logging