Purchasing Assistant

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Position: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Required Education: HS Diploma and/or GED Equivalent

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, 401k

Summary: The Purchasing Assistant will assist the Purchasing and Accounting Department with basic payable and purchasing functions according to department's policies and deadlines. It is important that the Purchasing Assistant maintains good relationships with the organization's vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and tracking supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods or services

• Maintaining accurate records of all procurment related activities

• Assisting with the resolution of inoivce discrepancies and disputes

• Checking over acknowledged purchase orders for accuracy. Including: shipping addresses, pricing and ship dates

• Other responsbilities and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in a purchasing role or similar

• Have both a functional and working knowledge of computers in general

• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.

• Must have effective time management skills

• Must have strong organizational skills

• Ability to work under strict deadlines

• Must be capable of working independently

• Must be self-motivated and proactive

• Must have a positive and winning attitude

• Must be detail oriented

• Must have a strong work ethic

Block Iron & Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.