Purchasing Assistant

(Job Description)

A manufacturing company located in Grand Rapids, MI is currently hiring for a Purchasing Assistant. There are many tools with the company that will be trained, but it is a must-have requirement for this individual to have proficiency in Excel. There will be a lot of manual and paper-based duties in the role. This role requires someone who has good critical thinking and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role also requires someone who would be comfortable speaking with the vendors.

***Applicants must be located around Grand Rapids, MI for consideration, as this opportunity is 100% onsite***

Pay - $20/hr. - $25/hr. (Depending on overall relevant qualifications, industry, skills, etc.)

Location - Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)

Schedule - Standard Morning Shift; Monday-Friday (40 Hours a Week)

Contract Duration - 6 Month Contract To Hire

W2 Employment Through Aston Carter

(Summary of Responsibilities)

• Respond to and investigate internal & external supply chain inquiries in a timely manner.
• Interact with Sales, Accounting, Customer Service, and all departments throughout the organization.
• Create, manage, and send purchase orders using multiple systems.
• Communicate with manufacturing on receipts/damages/inventory adjustments, and enter claims.
• Process product returns by engaging vendors for RMA's.
• Run reports and manage open purchase orders for accuracy.
• Communicate and process order changes & approvals.
• Work with Buyers on Domestic & International supply chain issues.
• Process vendor invoices & credits to the appropriate groups.
• Data entry for processing and maintaining records.

(Qualification Requirement)

• 2-3 years of experience in a business supply chain environment (Purchasing Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, etc. would be great).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to think critically and be comfortable learning + managing multiple systems.
• High bonus for having manufacturing environment experience within supply chain/procurement.
• Strong attention to detail - highly organized.
• Experience with Salesforce (CRM), Syspro (ERP), and/or SAP Concur (Accounting Management) is a big plus.
• Strong self-motivation, initiative, and results-oriented.

(Employee Value Propositions)

• Great growth opportunity.
• Amazing work culture (employee recognition, awards, events, etc.).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $ $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending