Assistant Buyer

We are expanding our corporate procurement organization and are looking for new, full-time team members to join us as Entry Level Buyers. The Entry Level Buyer follows up with suppliers to assure that purchase orders and requests for information and documents are acted upon in a timely manner.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in building a career and/or wanting to find long-term, challenging work. The Assistant Buyer will be placed directly on a team to support, or rotate amongst various teams to understand different areas of the business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Obtains work from the supervisor, buyer(s), and others who interact with suppliers and customers.

• Contacts appropriate supplier personnel to verify that they are taking action to fulfill order requirements.

• Obtains expected completion dates from suppliers.

• Follows up at appropriate times on open items.

• Informs buyer as early as possible of any problems.

• Files materials and folders in the item files.

• Makes folders for new items and items that have a change in status.

• Maintains accurate and orderly file system for part information.

• Makes suggestions for improvements.

• Maintains any statistical data required to monitor processes.

• Documents processes used in performing job responsibilities.

• Attends training sponsored by the company.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

• Organized with great attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Demonstrates follow-through on work assignments

• Works well under pressure

• Typing proficiency and strong computer skills

• Works fully onsite in the corporate office in Dearborn, MI

With more than 30 years of expertise, Hollingsworth is a leading provider of third-party logistics services. We pride ourselves in our commitment to the advancement of our workforce and develop and invest in our employees. Benefits include:

• Weekly Pay

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Paid time off

• 401K retirement with company match

• Employee discounts

• Training and development

Our EEO Policy: Hollingsworth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Hollingsworth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hollingsworth expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hollingsworth Logistics Group's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Our Tobacco Use Policy: As of May 1, 2007, Hollingsworth prohibits the hiring of new employees who show the use of tobacco with the exception of employment in California, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

Other details

• Job Family OFF
• Pay Type Hourly

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• 14225 Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA