* Purchasing Assistant - Sterling Office Professionals

Sterling Office Professionals has teamed up with our client in the California area in search of an Purchasing Assistant to add to their rapidly growing team.
Job Details:

• Contract to Hire
• Daylight Shift 8:00 – 5 Monday – Friday
• Pay 45 k and up BOE 
• Very Customer service oriented.
• Willingness to train and grow.

 
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Purchase raw materials for manufacturing.
• Facilitate the execution of the production schedule.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies.
• Select and develop suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers.
• Plan and schedule raw materials
• Participate in supplier audits.
• Resolve receiving and invoicing problems.

• Maintain material flow throughout the supply chain.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification. 

 
 
Education and Experience:

• B.S. Preferred in Supply Chain, Business or Math degree (will look at fresh out of college or no degree with experience)
• Value set: Customer Focus, Integrity, Team Oriented
• Must be hands-on, self-motivated and possess a high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ISO policies and procedures
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication, prioritization, organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Preferred coursework in: MRP systems and related processes such as Kanban’s, JIT, planning and scheduling and other continuous improvement methods to ensure optimal plant performance with tightly controlled inventory.

 
 
Additional Requirements:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
• COMPUTER OR TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Familiarity and experience in utilizing databases and scheduling software.
• Internet Explorer navigation skills
• MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

  

We need help IMMEDIATELY!  Please apply today!

Sterling Office Professionals is focused on partnering with talented Administrative personal, Support staff, HR professionals, Recruiters, and CSR’s throughout the Pittsburgh area, to find you your proper career fit. Our niched focus helps us find you the right company that can help you grow in your career. We take the time necessary with every employee to nurture your passion as it becomes ours. Our extensive benefits package includes Matching 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Direct Deposit and much more.  Please check out our benefits at https://jobs.careermovesnow.com/us/en/benefits-yes-