THE RIGHT STAFF has partnered with a leader in the engineering industry in their search for a Purchasing Assistant to join their Purchasing team on a contract-to-hire basis.
This position supports our client's Purchasing team in various aspects of the procure-to-pay process, including managing the flow of purchase orders and invoices, supplier interactions, and maintaining data integrity within business systems. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop skills in purchasing and supply chain management. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication abilities, and enjoy problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Job Duties: • Assists buyers in identifying available inventory and obtaining quotes from industrial automation suppliers. • Supports new supplier set-ups, including payment term negotiations. • Attends supplier meetings and collaborates with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies. • Processes purchase orders, including basic IT and Amazon for Business orders, and manages purchase order flow. • Follows up with suppliers on late purchase orders, diversity status, and tax exemption forms. • Processes RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations) and manages open PO (purchase order) clean-up projects. • Monitors and ensures the timely receiving of open orders, and maintains system data for purchase orders, pricing, tax exemption, supplier info, and payment terms. • Develops systems and tools to improve invoice processing, ensuring timely flow to the Accounts Payable team. • Handles supplier inquiries related to payment status efficiently.
Minimum Requirements: • Associate degree in business or related coursework. • 1-3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in an ERP environment. • Experience in industrial automation is a plus. • Involvement in APICS or ISM is desirable; certification is a major plus • Ability to collaborate successfully with suppliers and internal teams.
Position Benefits, Pay, & Schedule: • Pay ranges from $23 to $25/hr. • Office located in Eden Prairie, MN. • Hybrid/onsite work schedule. • Schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm with some flexibility. • Contract-to-hire opportunity! • THE RIGHT STAFF offers holiday pay, paid sick & safe time, and health insurance while on contract!
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Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to edn8@therightstaff.com
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