Purchasing Assistant

Gordon, Inc.

Purchasing Assistant

Bossier City, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    General Responsibilities:

    At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, purchase goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures

    Solicits bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, and specific project/product requirements

    Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, schedule, capability, and previous transaction history, and makes recommendations for purchase

    Researches and prepares quotes for materials and services as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager

    Vendor and Materials Management:

    Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables, and recommends to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager

    Coordinates inventory levels with Gordon, Inc. Sales and Project Managers as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager

    Manages inventory levels of plant consumable materials for peak efficiency and economy

    Ensures that internal customer plant and office supply needs are met in both materials and cost estimates.

    Administrative:

    At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager:

    Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment

    Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditions

    Drafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specifications

    Intakes, records, and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data package

    Distributes purchasing information to involved parties, including vendors, internal sales representatives, and project managers

    Maintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and records

    Prepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and supplies

    Performs other related and/or required duties, as assigned

    REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

    · Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    · Excellent interpersonal skills

    · Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers

    · Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail

    · An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies

    · Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

    · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

    EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

    High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

    At least two years of clerical experience preferred.