Purchasing Assistant
Torrington, CT Torrington, CT Full-time Full-time $56,400 - $72,200 a year $56,400 - $72,200 a year 14 hours ago 14 hours ago 14 hours ago Summary Work under the direction of the Purchasing Manager to perform a variety of purchasing and clerical duties in support of the procurement of various materials and services.
Responsibilities Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer.
Handle purchase order management including creating orders, changes, cancellations and necessary followup (both internally and externally) to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed.
Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need Work closely with buyers and other internal stake holders for timely execution of POs (purchase orders).
Establish and maintain effective liaison with suppliers and necessary company operating departments to ensure adequate flow of information concerning the progress of material and delivery schedules.
Develop effective relationships with vendors.
This includes appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both problem resolution and followup.
Resolve issues related to quality and delivery.
Work with warehouse/receiving personnel to close out POs.
Train in the use of good buying techniques and value analysis to maximize us of corporate funds.
Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes.
Available for other work as assignments within the company.
Education & Qualifications High School diploma required Must be proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be detail orientated and be able to multitask.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team Good organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to plan, organize and schedule tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer.
Handle purchase order management including creating orders, changes, cancellations and necessary followup (both internally and externally) to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed.
Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need Work closely with buyers and other internal stake holders for timely execution of POs (purchase orders).
Establish and maintain effective liaison with suppliers and necessary company operating departments to ensure adequate flow of information concerning the progress of material and delivery schedules.
Develop effective relationships with vendors.
This includes appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both problem resolution and followup.
Resolve issues related to quality and delivery.
Work with warehouse/receiving personnel to close out POs.
Train in the use of good buying techniques and value analysis to maximize us of corporate funds.
Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes.
Available for other work as assignments within the company.
Education & Qualifications High School diploma required Must be proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be detail orientated and be able to multitask.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team Good organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to plan, organize and schedule tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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