Purchasing / Fabrication Support Assistant

SunSource•Cincinnati, OH

10d

About The Position

The Purchasing/Fabrication Support Assistant is responsible for Industrial Fabrication purchasing for the DDEL build center and serves as the point of contact for its process purchasing requirements. The role works with SunSource associates and assigned buyers to facilitate purchasing needs, manages assigned and miscellaneous vendor relationships, and supports day-to-day production purchasing for the Industrial Fabrication Group. It also processes standard order VAs and Work Orders weekly in accordance with process reports. The position provides backup purchasing support for the FSTH build center when its assigned employee is absent. It works with the SunSource Fabrication Expeditor to confirm project material status and send project acknowledgments, and supports the Process Leader with project document preparation before release to build. During projects, the role collects data and follows up on material expediting. After project completion, it obtains final documents and photos to support project closure and file retention. Additional process support may include inventory, environmental activities, and company events. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree with a purchasing and fluid power focus preferred, but not required.
Three to five 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 weekly in accordance with process reports.
Provide backup purchasing duties for the FSTH build center when its assigned individual is absent and unable to perform their duties.
Work with the SunSource Fabrication Expeditor to confirm project material status and send project acknowledgments.
Support the Process Leader with project document preparation before project release to build.
Collect data and follow up on material expediting while projects are in process.
Obtain final documents, photos, and other materials after project build completion to facilitate project closure and file retention.
Support other process activities, including inventory, environmental activities, and company events.
Perform other duties as assigned.