Purchasing Assistant Great opportunity with leading company looking for a direct hire Purchasing Assistant!
What's in it for you? Health and dental insuranceVacation, holiday, and sick payOregon Saves IRA program On-the-job training and certifications Purchasing Assistant Details: Direct Hire position$41,600.00 /annuallyFirst Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:00am to 03:30pm)ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research new vendors and work with the Quality control team to approve new vendors based on GMP and compliance qualification procedures.Gather data for raw material costs and utilize the analysis for the feasibility of new and existing products.Organize and store all relevant specs and documentation for approved ingredients on file. Request any missing or needed documents from other departments.Track sophisticated customer buying patterns to forecast and maintain inventory levels. Review data on the cost of goods quarterly and annually to assist in the planning of material budgets, savings opportunities, and spending patterns.Ensure purchasing is on track with budgeted costs by referencing Create purchase orders and track invoicing to work with receiving and accounting to pinpoint discrepancies.Organize and arrange freight and shipping. Initiate and track any vendor or freight claims regarding inaccurate delivery quantities, claims of damages, and missing or late shipments.Purchasing Assistant Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is preferred, the equivalent of hands-on experience will be considered. Fundamental knowledge or experience working with herbal ingredients MS Office proficiency – particularly Excel and Word, instrumentation software and purchasing systems background Strong verbal and documented communication skills are a mustExceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and data documentation Flexibility in work; ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change, with the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at one timeMaintain confidentiality and integrity at a high levelFollow QA/QC compliance procedures and protocolApplicant may be subject to a background checkPre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
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Jodi Brooks
4111 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
