Purchasing / Fabrication Support Assistant

SunSource•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Purchasing/Fabrication Support Assistant handles Industrial Fabrication purchasing responsibilities for the DDEL build center and serves as the point of contact for its process purchasing needs. The role works with SunSource associates and assigned buyers, manages assigned and miscellaneous vendor relationships, and supports day-to-day production purchasing for the Industrial Fabrication Group. It also provides backup purchasing support for the FSTH build center when its assigned purchaser is absent. The position processes standard order VAs and Work Orders based on weekly process reports, coordinates project material status confirmations with the SunSource Fabrication Expeditor, and sends project acknowledgments. Working directly with the Process Leader, the assistant supports project document preparation before projects are released to build, collects data, and follows up on material expediting while projects are underway. When a project build is complete, the assistant obtains final documents and photos to support project closure and file retention. Additional process support may include inventory, environmental activities, company events, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Trend computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with a purchasing and fluid power focus preferred but not required.
3–5 years of fluid power experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle Industrial Fabrication purchasing responsibilities for the DDEL build center and serve as the point of contact for its process purchasing requirements.
Work with SunSource associates and assigned buyers to facilitate purchasing needs.
Manage assigned vendor relationships and miscellaneous vendors supporting day-to-day production purchasing for the Industrial Fabrication Group.
Process standard order VAs and Work Orders in accordance with weekly process reports.
Provide backup purchasing support for the FSTH build center when its assigned individual is absent and unable to perform their duties.
Work with the SunSource Fabrication Expeditor on project material status confirmations and send project acknowledgments.
Work directly with the Process Leader to support project document preparation before project release to build.
Collect data and follow up on material expediting while projects are in process.
Obtain final documents and photos after project build completion to facilitate project closure and file retention.
Provide other process support, including inventory, environmental activities, and company events, and perform other duties as assigned.