PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Location:

5040 Tampa Blvd. West Tampa, FL 33634

Overview:

Century Fasteners Corporation, established in 1955, is an international master distributor of fasteners and non-fastener products, including military, aerospace, commercial, and electronic components, representing premier manufacturers in the industry. We have multiple locations throughout the United States with our corporate headquarters located in Elmhurst, NY. Concentrating our priority on customer service, we have obtained a stellar reputation within the industry. That reputation is built by our greatest asset…our employees. Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently seeking a Purchasing Clerk/Expediter to join our team.

Position Overview:

Purchasing Clerk/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring that Century has the supplies and inventory it needs to function according to schedule. Duties include communicating with suppliers about the status of supplies, problem-solving to reduce the impact of late shipments and submitting modified purchase orders to vendors. This position is also responsible for order fulfillment demands by either rescheduling in or rescheduling out delivery dates on purchase orders. Communicate any discrepancies or shortage/overage to the supervisor/lead.

Essential Job Functions:

• Track estimated arrival dates for shipments and note the cause of any changes or postponements.
• Contact suppliers to determine delivery status and inform stakeholders of potential delays.
• Maintain a friendly professional relationship with Century suppliers to ensure their business is valued as a priority.
• Communicate all Purchase Order problems with the Buyer and assist in changes if need be.
• Ensure interdepartmental communication for improved coordination of productive operations
• Convey any order discrepancies, shipment shortages, or shipment overages to Management

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• High degree of accuracy in data entry required
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Attention to detail
• High School diploma or equivalent

EOE Disability/Veteran

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.