PURCHASING ASSISTANT I

Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions.
Understand and comply with all current plant policies and procedures.
Issue purchase orders to approved subcontractors for all properly requisitioned materials.
Maintain a positive relationship with all subcontractors asking and answering questions accurately with tact and diplomacy.
Follow-up with subcontractors as necessary and keep inventory planning advised of all information that could affect Kendall manufacturing schedule.
Maintain complete and accurate purchasing information in the BPCS system so all purchasing and related functions can be done properly.
Resolve problems with packing lists and invoices with Receiving/Accounts Payable. Relate unsolved problems to supervisor for solution.
Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets for all purchased materials. Send raw material purchase specifications to appropriate subcontractors and maintain check-in and follow-up file.
Maintain defective material file for return to subcontractor at appropriate time.
Perform all secretarial/clerical functions for the Purchasing Department.
Maintain complete and accurate files.


Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in general administrative capacity supporting a management staff.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Inventory control and customer service experience is desirable, but not required.

Skills/Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills mandatory. Must have typing, word processing and data entry skills. Basic proficiency using Windows 95 (or later version of Windows).

Other Skills: Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.

No relocation is available for this position.




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