Purchasing Assistant
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Accentuate Staffing is actively recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant for a client in Raleigh, NC. This position will offer support to the Materials Manager by executing regular Purchase order transitions for consistent items that require minimal supervision. Some of these orders include raw materials, non-inventory items, stock parts orders miscellaneous tools, supplies, services, etc. in accordance with approved purchasing requisitions and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Confirm purchase orders in an accurate and timely fashion
- Alert Buyer of any discrepancies in orders
- Communicate item or pricing changes to sales and engineering
- Monitor demand and material usage to create purchase orders
- Generate request for quotes from vendors with follow up
- Follow up on all purchase orders ensuring accurate delivery and cost
- Alert buyer of any changes within two hours of receiving information
- Communicate delivery changes to buyer to communicate through the organization
- Assistance with paperwork and filing
- Order placement as necessary
- Assist engineering for bill of material review, manual generation, and item creation.
- Process the “approved” purchase requisitions.
- Under direct supervision gather quotes from various venders/suppliers on requested equipment and/or tools.
- Perform limited negotiation of prices.
- Maintain and update active purchase orders.
- Expedite purchase orders when necessary.
Requirements:
- Preferred 6+ months of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum High School diploma or GED.
- Good working knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to operate standard office machines.
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Courteous, efficient telephone manner; prompt routing of calls.
- Pleasant reception of visitors.
