Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary
The primary objective of the Purchasing Assistant position is to support the procurement of the materials needed for the production of a finished product with the shortest lead time, highest quality, and lowest price. Other objectives include, but are not limited to continuous process improvement activities and collaboration with other departments to create a safe and secure workplace. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Communicate quote requests and purchase order follow-ups with vendors.
• Purchasing - Maintain a dashboard for the procurement of all supplies and/or raw materials that may be used in the production process. Create and submit purchase orders.
• Standard work - Create standard work documentation for the purchasing dept which will be used for cross training.
• Inventory Valuation - improve or recreate a valuation form that can be used to monitor changes in pricing, vendor, and to capture monthly value of inventory for accounting.
• Inventory Management - Create tools to monitor and maintain inventory turn and safety stock levels. Periodic cycle counts.
• ERP integration - work with the Ops manager to integrate all purchasing and inventory tools into the ERP.
• Logistics - work with suppliers, production, and shipping dept to set expectations that align with our production schedule.
• Frequent communication with vendors as well as other members of the Operations team.

Expectations

• Proactive problem solving.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Operate in a solution space when working through problems.
• Be present - show up for your team every day.
• Participate in a feedback loop that perpetuates a positive company culture.
• Active listening - give full attention to the team, encourage input and feedback, foster collaboration.

Requirements:

• Production Experience Preferred
• Past Inventory and Purchasing Experience Preferred
• Familiarity with Kanban systems and/or Lean manufacturing is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person