Purchasing Assistant

SUMMARY:

SNF Holding Company is seeking aPurchasing Assistantfor our Purchasing Department. The Purchasing Assistant will report to the Purchasing Manager. This position will assist in the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services for a multi-site organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Resolve discrepancies in invoicing, receiving, and pricing issues.
• Follow up on overdue purchase orders and expedite critical shipments.
• Input purchase orders into the Purchasing database system.
• Compile and issue monthly reports as required.
• Maintain Purchasing documents in a systematic, retrievable manner.
• Compose correspondence, documents, forms, etc. as required.
• Resolve discrepancies with the supplier (i.e. back orders, pricing late deliveries, or incorrect deliveries).
• Expedite critically needed purchases.
• Monitor order status and follow-up.
• Review open orders for impact on schedules and resolve problems.
• Works with internal clients to maintain inventory quantities for assigned products and suppliers at desired levels.
• Administrative duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Preferred for a candidate to have at least 3 years experience in purchasing, logistics, or customer service type role.
• ERP experience preferred.
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills, good interpersonal,and the ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) in correspondence with vendors, customers, managers, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of organizational skills and office practices.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office Software, especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and work ethic of seeking continual improvement.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

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