Purchasing Assistant

Do you have at least two years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment and are ready for a fresh start? Advantage Resourcing is hiring an experienced Purchasing Assistant for our client located in South Gate, CA. We have partnered with a state-of-the-art forging company specializing in large complex open and closed die forgings for the aerospace industry. You will be responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for our client.

Pay: $19-$24 per hour

1st Shift Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Essential Functions:

• Reviews requisitions. Verifies correct authorization signatures appear on forms.

• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

• Prepares purchase orders and obtains signatures.

• Follow up on orders and update system deliveries.

• Set up and negotiate new vendors and payment terms.

• Receives notices from Receiving departments when goods are delivered.

• Maintains computerized and manual procurement records such as items or services purchased, vendors, costs, and delivery.

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with receiving personnel or users, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.

Employee Benefits: We offer weekly pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, a business casual dress code, career advancement opportunities, and so much more!

Requirements:

• 2+ years of related work experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft and some kind of ERP system CMMS or Syteline.

• General understanding of basic Adobe PDF functions and GL Codes.

• Ability to learn and use the CMMS (IMaint) software and ERP software (Syteline). Versatile in the use of PCs including all components of Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication, analytical, customer service, organizational, and math skills.

If you possess the skills and experience we are searching for, click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and a recruiter will be in touch!

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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