Purchasing Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

A dedicated individual with the capability to work in a fast-paced environment, great interpersonal skills and able to communicate with vendors. Having business knowledge of working in an office setting. A person who will is a good steward of the Isaiah House ministry. Upholding to the policies and procedures of Isaiah House and holding themselves in a professional manner.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate with direct supervisor about scheduling
• Follow the guidelines for all company feeds and policies in place.
• Search pricing to be submitted on Purchase Orders
• Notify staff member of approvals or updated details of ordering/shipping
• Attach all proper receipts, papers, information to Purchase Orders and follow process for data entry on all levels before filing
• Communicate with Inventory Clerk to ensure that inventory is stocked and always maintained depending on seasonal needs. Items low in stock will need a Purchase Order submitted.
• Keep work area clean and safe at all times to prevent accidents.

Requirements

• Accounting ie. Purchase Orders, Invoices, Receipts and Data Entry
• Proficiency in Microsoft word/excel
• Record Keeping ie. Make organizational charts and keep updated records, supply control
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Personnel skills ie. Able to communicate with vendors, clients, team members in a professional mannerism
• Research skills ie. Being able to shop for the best prices factoring in quality vs. quantity and able to produce several comparisons