Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Buyer/Purchasing Assistant Location : Butler, NJ Type : Contract to Hire Compensation : $26/hour Contractor Work Model : Onsite Hours : Standard Business Hours

BUYER/PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Summary:

The Purchasing Assistant is primarily responsible for the day-to-day preparation of purchase orders via submitted and approved purchase requisitions. This position will transmit purchase orders to suppliers and monitor open purchase orders until delivery. In addition, the Purchasing Assistant will review material requirement reports and bar stock requirement reports to identify purchasing needs, as determined by the Purchasing Manager. Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders for items with suppliers, including both MRO and inventory-related items
• Obtain approval of purchase requisitions if requisitions are submitted without the proper approvals
• Attend weekly production meetings to report on the status of open purchase orders
• Manage purchase orders with suppliers
• Manage and resolve any supplier defective material issues
• Monitor workflow of the purchasing area
• Handle several tasks at the same time under time constraints
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in English with good communication skills
• Basic math skills, including measuring and use of a calculator
• Ability to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to handle several tasks at the same time under time constraints

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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