Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA

Listing for: Cobb-Marietta Coliseum a nd Exhibit

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR

Description

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the general administration of the shipping and receiving functions for venues, exhibitor kit coordination, and the verification and recording of food and non-food items into inventory, per guideline.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Management or a related field Preferred)

Experience

Minimum (2) years’ experience in shipping and receiving, administrative/clerical position, or equivalent related field.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Excellent organizational skills; must maintain clean and orderly spaces to include office space.
Solid understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as professionalism and positive interactions with all encounters.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions Working Environment

Must report to building, work from home is not an option for this position.
Ex. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.

Physical Demands

Active position with some sedentary time
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to squat, bend, climb, stoop, and crawl in tight spaces.
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with unscheduled events, changed priorities, and incomplete information.
Displays initiative in looking for and taking advantage of new opportunities.
Exhibits competence in required job skills and knowledge
Has good judgment. Balances long and short-term impact of a decision and consistently develops sound solutions in determining courses of action.
Strong organizational skills while managing timeliness, prioritizing tasks, scheduling and project management.
Anticipates and responds to problems in a professional manner. Skillfully gathers and analyzes information before making decisions.
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and achieves goals.

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