Purchasing Assistant

Posted by Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

New York, NY

Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 per year ($21.63$26.44 per hour)
Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of orders.
Process purchase orders and S-Dispo efficiently.
Understand and perform all purchasing functions, including TORG, PORG, item maintenance, pricing updates, and other related tasks.
Conduct research on both new and existing items as needed for the purchasing department.
Assist the purchasing department with database and ERP duties related to inventory, SKU maintenance, and new items.
Support the Purchasing Manager with tasks such as stock and special-order purchasing, as well as expediting orders.
Maintain daily reports, including price change spreadsheets, open PO reports, and other key data.
Perform vendor research and ongoing market analysis to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
Act as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration between departments and teams.
Confirm pricing for all purchase orders within the department.
Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Key Competencies:

Experience: At least 1 year of purchasing experience and 2 years of Microsoft Office experience.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
High level of reliability, trustworthiness, and dependability.
Strong research, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
Comfortable working with interruptions while maintaining focus.
Proficient in reading, writing, and verbally communicating in English.