Purchasing Assistant

Manufacturing
  • Norwich, Connecticut
  • $25–$28 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive pay at $25-$28/hour, based on experience

  • Monday through Friday schedule; enjoy your evenings and weekends

  • Join a respected, growth-focused manufacturing team

  • Gain valuable experience with supplier/vendor relationship management

  • Opportunity to contribute to cost-saving initiatives and inventory efficiency

Job Summary:

We're seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support daily business operations by managing product and material procurement for production and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong communication and follow-through, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in purchasing and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Place orders based on inventory and production needs

  • Track shipments and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery

  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation

  • Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment as needed

  • Collaborate with internal teams to align purchases with company requirements

  • Maintain and grow vendor relationships through proactive communication

  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards

  • Investigate and resolve purchase discrepancies or non-conforming materials

  • Support other duties as assigned

Full Benefits:

Compensation: Pay will be offered based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, and certifications.Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits to include health and an incentive recognition bonus (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent education/experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role (Lean environment preferred)

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills

  • Advanced computer literacy required

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Familiarity with Windows operating systems and Macola software preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Ready to bring your purchasing expertise to a company that values precision and proactive problem-solving?

Apply now and join a team that supports growth, efficiency, and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorwich, Connecticut
Salary$25–$28 Per Hour

Skills

  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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