G842
Located in Greenwood, IN
Pay: $20-$22/hr
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a respected, locally-owned rubber distributor that is looking for a full-time Purchasing Assistant.
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Assistant supports procurement operations under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager. Responsibilities include processing orders through the company's ERP system (Prophet 21), coordinating with suppliers, monitoring and expediting shipments, entering supplier acknowledgments, and following up on unacknowledged orders. Additionally, this role involves managing overseas vessel creation to ensure timely and efficient supply chain operations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records.
- Provide administrative support for procurement operations.
- Operate ERP/CRM systems (Prophet 21 & Epicor) to manage purchasing data.
- Track orders, monitor expedite reports, and ensure timely delivery.
- Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, resolving any issues before vendor contact.
- Coordinate the purchase and delivery of goods.
- Issue and review Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to select reliable suppliers at optimal pricing.
- Maintain supplier acknowledgments and update purchasing records accordingly.
- Communicate with overseas suppliers and sales representatives regarding air freight shipments.
- Keep the purchasing manager and sales team informed about supplier performance and recommend appropriate actions.
- Monitor company purchasing email, providing relevant updates to the purchasing manager.
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers and relay adjustments to the customer service team.
- Conduct daily inventory adjustments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing or procurement.
- Proven ability to provide excellent client service, particularly in meeting internal customer needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to thrive in a blue-collar work environment.
- Must pass a 5-panel drug screening.
- Basic math skills required.
- Comfortable working as part of a small team.
- Confident in handling phone communications
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday from either 7am-4pm OR 8am-5pm with 1hr lunch
Pay & Benefits:
- $20-$22/hr
- Evaluation Hire
- Benefits upon hire:
- Medical, vision, dental insurance
- Life insurance at no cost
- 401k
- PTO
About Express Employment Professionals:
Express Employment Professionals is proud to be the South Side’s Human Resource Center for job seekers and employers. We specialize in matching talented professionals with top employers in Indianapolis and surrounding communities.
How to apply: Email your resume to Erin.Anderson@ExpressPros.com or call 317-888-5700 Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.
Visit our office in person: 201 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 110 Greenwood, IN 46143 SE Corner of Main St. & Emerson - ½ mile off I-65S at the Greenwood exit 99. Next door to Starbucks.
About Us: Serving the Southside of Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Greenwood, Franklin, and the surrounding south-central counties, Express Employment Professionals’ Certified Professional Staffing Team specializes in Contract and Direct Hire placements in Engineering, Accounting and Finance, and Skilled Manufacturing. There are no fees for our services; we are a Human Resource Solutions company assisting businesses in finding top talent. We have been hired directly by our companies to find them the best candidate for the job!
Indianapolis South, IN
2247
201 S Emerson Avenue
Suite 110
Greenwood, IN 46143
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