Purchasing Associate
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Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Associate to join an established manufacturing organization located in Garner. This is a direct hire opportunity that is seeking an individual who is detail oriented and professionally driven. The ideal candidate will have previous inventory management and purchasing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Review all daily purchase requirements in ERP system
- Purchase raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished parts, and supplies to ensure all specification requirements are met at the lowest possible price
- Gather quotes from various vendors/suppliers on requested parts, equipment, and/or supplies
- Expedite purchase orders when necessary at the direction of management
- Back-up to shipping and receiving functions for parts
- Perform basic bookkeeping data entry assistance
- Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management
- Provide administrative assistance as needed such as scheduling meetings, answering phones, general clerical work, monitoring inventory and ordering office supplies
- Greet all visitors courteously, determine their needs, and direct them to the proper person and/or office
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience utilizing an ERP system
- Background working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience processing purchase orders and monitoring inventory
