Purchasing Assistant
Job Description
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential vendors
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
- Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies
- Prepare cost analyses
- Prepare various daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Prepare for and conduct End of Month activities
- Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communication with those vendors
- Develop a process to monitors supply inventory and develop purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual inputs
- Establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors that benefit the company
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer and system skills
- Skill Level IV– 5+ years of experience, Technical or specific experience
- Skill Level III – 2-5 years of experience or Specific
- Skill Level II – 1-2 years of experience or BS/BA or Technical Degree Experience or Technical Certifications
- Skill Level I – Entry Level
Meet Your Recruiter
Kajal Patel
Technical Recruiter
Kajal Patel is a dedicated Technical Recruiter specializing in the Transportation industry. With a successful track record at Sterling and a wealth of experience spanning five years in the recruitment field, Kajal is a driving force in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter in the Transportation sector, Kajal understands the nuances of the industry and the unique demands it entails. Her experience and insights enable her to guide candidates and clients effectively, ensuring a seamless match that benefits all parties involved.
With her experience, Kajal has developed a keen understanding of the recruitment landscape. Her advice to never ghost potential employers and maintain open communication with recruiters is a testament to her professionalism and dedication. Kajal recognizes that such practices can impact immediate opportunities and future prospects, potentially hindering one's career growth.