Senior Purchasing Assistant
About The Position
Performs advanced support duties related to monthly reporting, supplier communication for price accuracy and timely delivery, and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking. Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) of assigned company locations or product lines. Processes MRO purchase orders, improves internal processes and documentation for efficiency, and works with internal departments and external suppliers to address outstanding issues. Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers, conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group, assists with contract development and execution, and supports value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects. Identifies and analyzes cost savings and negotiates price reductions. Additional responsibilities include new supplier setup in JDE, CIGMA, and ORACLE, maintaining DENSO to DENSO pricing with Business Planning support, and occasionally supporting mass price uploads and supplier communications.
Requirements
- 3+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Intermediate level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to collect and summarize data
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting.
- Manages supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery.
- Supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking.
- Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for MRO.
- Processes MRO purchase orders.
- Improves internal processes and documentation for efficiency.
- Works with internal departments and external suppliers to address outstanding issues.
- Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for recommendations.
- Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group.
- Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers.
- Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.
- Identifies and analyzes cost savings and negotiates price reductions.
- Performs new supplier setup in JDE, CIGMA, and ORACLE.
- Maintains DENSO to DENSO pricing with support of Business Planning.
- Supports mass upload of prices into NAPGWEB during PPR timing and mass supplier communications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
