Assistant Buyer

We are looking for a competent Purchasing Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily purchasing operations of the company. This position is focused around receiving and processing paperwork in a professional and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers to optimize inventory rotation
• Prepare purchase orders to maintain inventory levels
• Ensuring purchase orders and other purchasing documents are in the best interest of the company
• Managing lead times of products to ensure product levels are stocked at all times
• Adjust pricing to reflect product cost
• Filing documents
• Maintain trusting relationships with vendors, customers and colleagues

Skills

• Proven experience as a purchasing assistant or in another relevant administrative role
• Knowledge of supply chain work flow
• Thorough understanding of office management procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person