Relevant Industrial, LLC - Purchasing Assistant at Relevant Industrial, LLC

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP & FUNCTIONAL ROLE

This person reports to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager. This person is responsible for monitoring, confirming, and expediting all purchase orders. Works closely with other departments and Suppliers to improve deliveries as needed for internal and external customers. Maintain purchasing Records.

REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: 5 years business experience
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Computer knowledge with average to advanced skills using Microsoft Office Products, Basic Excel knowledge, basic math skills.
• Character Traits: 
• Team oriented and spirited.
• Dependable 
• Integrity
• highly assertive 
• possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to work well with others in stressful situations
• Acute attention to detail 

• Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, climbing, walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, and bending.

• Working Conditions/Environment Office conditions and shop conditions (no central heat or air conditioning; Some outdoor work required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES

Responsibilities: 

• Document Supplier confirmations and review for errors or problems
• Track, verify, and document trade purchase orders
• Order delivery information
• Notification and follow-up of problem orders
• Maintain purchasing documents. 
• Yearly Inventory management

Duties: 

• Update the team about any delays or problems with suppliers
• Maintain purchase records
• Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
• Research potential vendors
• Update internal databases
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.
• Assist with Yearly Inventory

Administrative/General:  

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in year-end physical inventory count. 
• Subject to other duties and/or projects as assigned by CFI Management