Buyer Assistant
We are currently looking into finding a temp employee to fill our Buyer Assistant position.
This position for now is for about 12 months with possibility to convert if we budget allows and if it works out. Locations (Michigan, Georgia, Kentucky)
Position Summary
The Purchasing Administrative Specialist (Temporary) provides administrative and operational support to Category Buyers within the Purchasing Department. This role is responsible for maintaining purchasing data, coordinating supplier communications, supporting cost management activities, and ensuring timely completion of procurement-related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
Set up and maintain contract pricing information in purchasing systems.
Process and coordinate system approvals related to price changes and contract updates.
Distribute Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers and collect supplier responses.
Gather tariff-related information from suppliers and prepare submissions as required.
Perform periodic material cost adjustment calculations and maintain supporting documentation.
Collect tooling-related data from suppliers and complete required forms and reports.
Support new supplier onboarding by obtaining required documentation, forms, and master data.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely completion of purchasing activities.
Provide general administrative support to Category Buyers and assist with other purchasing-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, administrative support, or a related role is preferred.
Proficiency in Client Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working with ERP or purchasing systems is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
Attention to Detail
Data Management and Accuracy
Organizational Skills
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service Mindset
Team Collaboration
Time Management and Prioritization
Employment Type
Temporary position (duration to be determined based on business needs).
Numbers & Facts
Location
Monroe, GA
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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