Purchasing Assistant

Title: Purchasing Assistant

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

• Handling of purchasing department tasks such as filing and generating POs for hand requisitions/MRO items submitted by all departments.
• Review open POs to ensure vendor acknowledgments are received and update each PO accordingly.
• Maintain and organize PO files.
• Occasionally meet with vendors regarding business and product updates.

• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Positive customer service attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Multitasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

US-OH-Canton

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in related field preferred.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Technibus offers standing desk options to combat prolonged sitting.

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