Purchasing Assitant

Sofidel • Duluth, MN

14h • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Purchasing Assistant Duluth, MN Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 7,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use. The Duluth location is undergoing rapid expansion, making it an exciting time to join our team. Our workforce is engaged, dependable, and values team-based culture. Apply today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career. An ideal team member is highly organized, and interested in a team-based work setting. Join our team today! As a Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process for the categories of goods, with the aim of increasing the generation of value for the business and to create new business-financial opportunities in accordance with the established company strategies, guidelines and procedures. The hourly rate for this role is $26.44 an hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent business experience.
• 3+ years’ Purchasing and Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Customer service – internal and external
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers and in compliance with the set objectives, in order to meet the expectations of the internal stakeholders.
• Manage the categories of goods in accordance with the technical requirements concerned and in the interest of business optimization.
• Promote the development of economies of scale and the improvement and optimization of relationships, making uniform and centralizing control of the Suppliers Management/purchasing process.
• Participate in the supplier selection process.
• Monitor the suitability of the requirements of suppliers in relation to the needs of the group.
• Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process.
• Interface with the organizational positions of the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and the other corporate departments in the execution of their operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees