Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

We are currently hiring a Purchasing Assistant in Winston Salem, NC!

Job Summary:

Help ordering trucks and maintaining our fuel purchasing program. The purchasing assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures and conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best price for each product that is purchased.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help maintaining fuel purchasing process which includes lining up pricing, ordering fuels, making sure of receipt, paying invoices and balance totals.
• Create truck and trailer specifications based on customer requirements.
• Generate quotes based on truck and trailer specification to provide pricing and delivery expectations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
• Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communication with those vendors
• Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers
• Maintain Files
• Keep records of materials available and on order dates etc.
• Monitor daily work orders and inventory
• Follow up and resolve problems with assigned products
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met
• Stay up to date with industry trends and establish purchasing arrangements with vendors when it is beneficial to the company
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate:

(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)

• Previous purchasing work experience preferred but not required
• Mechanical knowledge preferred but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access and Excel)
• Ability to accurately handle, prioritize and complete multiple tasks while managing interruptions
• Ability to interact well with vendors, office staff and warehouse staff
• Attention to detail a must
• Must have positive attitude and confidence in abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person