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Purchasing Assistant

Gordon, Inc.
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bossier City, LA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • Gordon, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Assistant to support the Purchasing and Logistics Manager in purchasing goods and services.
  • The role requires at least two years of clerical experience and offers a salary that is competitive within the industry.
  • Key responsibilities include soliciting bids, evaluating vendors, coordinating inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, vision and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
General Responsibilities:

  • At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, purchase goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures
  • Solicits bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, and specific project/product requirements
  • Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, schedule, capability, and previous transaction history, and makes recommendations for purchase
  • Researches and prepares quotes for materials and services as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Vendor and Materials Management:
  • Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables, and recommends to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
  • Coordinates inventory levels with Gordon, Inc. Sales and Project Managers as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
  • Manages inventory levels of plant consumable materials for peak efficiency and economy
  • Ensures that internal customer plant and office supply needs are met in both materials and cost estimates.
Administrative:

聽 聽 聽 At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager:
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment
  • Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditions
  • Drafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specifications
  • Intakes, records, and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data package
  • Distributes purchasing information to involved parties, including vendors, internal sales representatives, and project managers
  • Maintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and records
  • Prepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and supplies聽
  • Performs other related and/or required duties, as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

路聽 聽 聽 聽Excellent verbal and written communication skills
路聽 聽 聽 聽Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
路聽 聽 聽 聽Excellent interpersonal skills
路聽 聽 聽 聽Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers
路聽 聽 聽 聽Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail
路聽 聽 聽 聽An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
路聽 聽 聽 聽Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
路聽 聽 聽 聽Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • At least two years of clerical experience preferred.



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