Purchasing Associate (Data Entry)

Endries International, Inc.•Brillion, WI

3d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Associate serves as an intermediary between the sales team, purchasing department, and suppliers. The role helps ensure products are delivered on time and provides solutions that meet the needs of sales teams and customers. The associate provides customer service to the sales team, supports vendor setup and purchasing records, and contacts suppliers for shipping information. The position updates due-date information in the Expedite Center and works to resolve delivery problems by offering options and initiating appropriate actions. It may also provide switchboard coverage and includes other duties as assigned. This is an on-site position in Brillion, Wisconsin. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour, with actual pay based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Endries describes the role as offering opportunities for internal growth. The company identifies itself as a rapidly growing global fastener distribution company headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic/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 excellent customer service to the sales team by acting as an intermediary between sales, purchasing, and suppliers.
Set up new vendors, send vendor packets, and track them in a log.
Maintain files, records, correspondence, reports, and databases used by the purchasing department.
Contact suppliers daily for shipping data based on assignments through the Expedite Center; this may include weekly phone meetings when needed.
Update the Expedite Center with due-date information daily.
Problem-solve part deliveries to meet customer due dates.
Provide options and solutions to sales teams and customers, and initiate actions needed to resolve problems.
Assist with switchboard coverage when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.