Purchasing Assistant

• Location 14045 South Lakes Drive,Charlotte, NC, 28273,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

What's awesome about working for groninger?

• 20 PTO days per calendar year and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime
• Fresh fruit delivered every Monday!
• Gym reimbursement
• Extremely competitive benefits with significant employer contribution
• Snacks and engagement events
• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development and cross-training across a variety of roles and processes
• A growing company that invests in continuous improvement, training and internal growth
• Temperature controlled manufacturing plant
• to learn more about our culture and benefits:

• Manage all relevant purchasing data, ensuring the accuracy of order confirmations, lead times, customer promised dates, and other pertinent data within the ERP system and other relevant systems.
• Maintain system data integrity concerning adjustment entries.
• Track the shipping progress of raw materials/parts to ensure adherence to schedules and delivery commitments, promptly informing appropriate personnel of any issues. Expedite the production of parts as required.
• Follow up on PO confirmations, as well as overdue purchase orders and provide updated delivery dates; send Vendor Reminders.
• Support purchaser(s) with daily purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and data maintenance in the required systems.
• Generate routine reports on shipment statuses.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers/vendors, addressing and resolving purchasing and supply chain issues.
• Assists in processing and maintenance of NCRs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Support the company’s values and strategic goals.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 1+ years ERP software experience required.
• Ability to manage ambiguity.
• Prior experience in a purchasing environment highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational as well as communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.