Purchase Assistant

Description

Fully onsite         

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexible start time; must be discussed with the manager)

Must have prior purchasing experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience using SAP

• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment approximately 50% of the time (this may vary based on business needs), including assisting with receiving issues and tracking materials related to purchase orders
• PPE Requirements: Steel-toe boots required. Safety glasses and vest will be provided by the client.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. This person will be responsible for purchasing and tracking materials to ensure production needs are met. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to maintain inventory, resolve variances, and ensure materials meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase and track materials based on engineering and production schedules.
• Maintain inventory at planned levels and manage Kanban systems (daily management and supplier setup/training).
• Monitor supplier performance for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage daily reports for new buys, late items, and Kanban actions.
• Create and manage VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) contracts.
• Coordinate supplier meetings to resolve quality issues.
• Support cost savings projects and supplier initiatives with the Global Procurement Team.
• Process indirect purchasing requisitions.
• Assist with cost impact analysis and updates related to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Perform Oracle part setup and updates.
• Participate in process improvement (Kaizen) initiatives.
• Support monthly safety audits and contribute to department safety goals.
• Work toward 98% quality pass rate and 95% on-time delivery from suppliers.
• Reconcile issues with receiving, inspection, and accounts payable.
• Support supplier scorecard reporting, issue corrective actions, and conduct supplier audits/site visits.
• Help plan employee events and identify cost-effective vendors/services.
• Reconcile purchasing card (p-card) statements and contribute to month-end close processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills; able to evaluate bills of materials for cost and lead time accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Any supply chain certifications or coursework are a plus.