The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for providing daily transactional support to the Purchasing Manager, ensuring efficient order management, documentation, and supplier communication. This role is key to maintaining accurate purchasing records and logistics coordination.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
Order and Data Management:
Ensure Purchase Orders and monthly pricing updates.
Update calendars, delivery schedules, and the IQMS system.
Supplier Communication and Follow-up:
Follow up on all outstanding shipments, delivery statuses, acknowledgments, and confirmations.
Gather initial pricing, minimum order quantity (MOQ), and lead-time information from suppliers.
Documentation and Compliance:
Request essential documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), and other required paperwork.
Desired Skills and Requirements:
Proven ability to handle high-volume date entry and maintain accurate records.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication sills for effective follow-up with suppliers.
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting production and quality teams.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Health Insurance – medical/dental/vision
Life Insurance
Retirement plan (401) k
Vacation/sick days
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hillside, NJ
Skills
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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