Purchasing Assistant

PURPOSE:

To negotiate and purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services used by our company in an efficient and economic manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepares, analyzes, and negotiates with suppliers for efficient delivery of products and services; tracks and develops reports to identify progress of cost saving initiatives and process efficiencies.

- Troubleshoot and resolve problems with orders, delivery dates and service needs.

- Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments; develops and assists with implementation of processes for efficiency improvements; provides customer service and departmental support.

- Analyzes, identifies, and communicates information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors; identifies, researches, and resolves problems relating to purchasing issues.

- Develops departmental communications; maintains and updates files, and databases; contributes to and supports departmental initiatives.

- Respond to customer, outside sales and inside sales staff withal requests and questions.

- Stay updated on current market prices and communicate changes with both outside sales and inside sales

- Track daily requests for quotes to ensure prompt response to customers and prospects. Responsible for timely follow-up from inquiry to order.

- Develop and demonstrate individual product knowledge and computer navigation skills to serve as an effective resource for both customers and outside sales staff.

- Understand the nature of our business and support the company’s goals by exhibiting the following behavior: integrity, competence, trust and respect, accountability and commitment, excellence in customer service.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Management of non-conforming & coordination of returns with suppliers.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

- Belmont, NH 03220 (Required)

Work Location: In person