Purchasing Associate (Data Entry)

Endries International•Brillion, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Associate acts as an intermediary between sales, purchasing, and suppliers, helping ensure products are delivered on time and providing solutions to meet the needs of the sales team and customers. This is an on-site position in Brillion, Wisconsin. The role offers opportunities for internal growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Telephone etiquette.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient typing skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established expectations.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in customer service and/or administrative or purchasing support is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to the sales team by coordinating between sales, purchasing, and suppliers.
Set up new vendors, send vendor packets, and track them in a log.
Maintain purchasing department files, records, correspondence, reports, and databases.
Contact suppliers daily for shipping information based on assignments from the Expedite Center; this may include weekly phone meetings when needed.
Update the Expedite Center daily with due-date information.
Problem-solve to support on-time part delivery, defined as meeting the customer due date.
Provide options and solutions to sales teams and customers, and initiate actions to resolve problems.
Assist with switchboard coverage when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.