Purchasing Assistant

Position Summary:
The Purchasing Assistant is a clerical role responsible for executing complex purchasing and administrative tasks. This position supports full Purchase-to-Pay activities and requires strong independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within company policies. The ideal candidate should be able to work with minimal supervision and handle responsibilities accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with business unit needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for Invoice Processing, addressing internal and external inquiries, issues, and concerns.
• Follow established policies and procedures while handling confidential information with care.
• Screen and prioritize incoming mail and telephone calls, ensuring appropriate follow-through.
• Create shopping carts and purchase orders.
• Receive goods and services and process received invoices.
• Review and manage parked invoice lists and the GR/IR report.
• Investigate, resolve, and follow up with vendors regarding payment status inquiries.
• Issue vendor maintenance forms as needed.
• Generate and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills & Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree preferred.
• Two to five years of administrative experience with increasing complexity.
• Ability to process high volumes of transactional data.
• Strong proficiency in business correspondence, spelling, grammar, and basic accounting.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, intranet/internet research, and database management.
• SAP and SharePoint experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, business units, and vendors.
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organization, collaborating with both functional and business leaders on performance, development, and decision-making.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable background is a strong fit for this role.

Work Requirements:

• Onsite presence required at least one day per week, with additional days expected during training.

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48226