Power Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a hardworking, career-oriented person of good character to thrive as a Purchasing Assistant within our organization.
Reports To: Purchasing Department Manager
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to:
• Perform forklift deliveries as required
• Research and resolve PO missing paperwork
• Places POs and fulfills requests for quotes as needed in support of the Purchasing Agent
• Process employee PPE requests
• Research and resolve missing credit card receipts
• Create item cards for new items not in system
• Research and resolve unreceived PO’s
• Prepare PRO tickets, UPS outbound and inbound deliveries
• Maintain timely credit card receipts
• Prepare tools for vendor repair
• Stay current with unreceived PO’s
• Close out any open POs that should have been received by the last week of each month
• Proofread job numbers, quantities, item cards, etc on POs
• Log any process discrepancies as needed
• Process requested orders for materials via email, walk-in, phone, material request forms
• Create PO/item cards as needed
• Follow up with vendor for receipt/delivery date
• Email requestor PO#, any details pertaining to order, and anticipated delivery date
• Requestor quote-provide item specification and delivery/pickup timeframe
• Request purchase approval from Department Heads
• Assist Purchasing Agent and Shipping/Receiving and Inventory Coordinator as needed
• Receive and invoice POs as needed
• Scan and attach all purchasing/receiving/invoicing documents to POs
• Obtains invoices from vendors as needed
• Assist Shipping/Receiving and Inventory Coordinator with monthly stock counts
• Other duties as assigned
This position requires:
• Experience in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of steel, fittings, and industrial parts preferred
• High school diploma or an equivalent
• Accounting experience is strongly recommended and preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent customer service
• Effective communication skills
• Working knowledge of ERP purchasing system (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred)
• Ability to negotiate pricing ensuring the lowest standard cost
• Analytical with the ability to effectively solve problems
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (training provided)
• Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, emails and word processing programs
• Experience with expense, MRO items preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing internal and external customer service
Candidate should be willing and able to learn, be dependable, and have a good work ethic. This position is full-time.
Employee will quickly learn the industry as they progress in their position. We focus on character and adaptability so the applicant must have a professional demeanor, be punctual, and a team player who is focused and self-driven. Prerequisite for hire includes passing all background checks. Power Mechanical, Inc. maintains a drug-free work environment and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
For more information about Power Mechanical, you can visit the links below:
Website: www.powermechanical.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/powermechanical
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PowerMechanical
