Purchasing Assistant

Kieffer’s Appliances, a 105 year old family-owned business located in Lansdale, PA , with rapidly growing annual revenue, is seeking a highly-driven individual for a full time Purchasing Assistant joining an existing Purchasing division.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Manage the company's day-to-day purchasing at both direct and buying group levels
• Acts as a liaison between manufacturers and Kieffer’s Sales, Operations team, and Warehouse
• Monitor order status, delivery dates and back orders
• Review orders acknowledgements/Invoices to verify accuracy; coordinate with accounting dept for financial balance
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers and Warehouse
• Create and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Communicating clearly with inter-company departments and outside vendors.

Job Specifications/Experience:

• Two (2) or more years experience with inventory control and purchasing
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Ability to understand and interact with multiple processes/systems
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Microsoft Outlook and Excel

What You Get in Return:
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, , 401(k) generous Paid Time Off (PTO), casual dress code, flexible start times and paid holiday time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person