Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:

• This position will be responsible for purchasing of materials and services necessary to support the company.
• This individual needs be familiar with administrative practices.
• Tasks involve working with documents, spreadsheets, reports, the incumbent will compose correspondence items

Responsibilities:

• Follow established work processes and workflows
• Provide courteous and effective communication
• Meet work deadlines
• Work with the purchasing manager & Senior Buyers to run the purchasing department
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
• Manage purchase orders scheduled delivery dates, Acknowledgements, Change Notices
• Maintain all purchase records
• Support supplier receipts & resolve and documentation issues

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India