Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Troy, MI

Sunroof Express is in search of a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic full-time Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Troy, Michigan! The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Assistant is to maintain agreed upon superior in stock position of finished goods inventory. You will place replenishment purchase orders with approved suppliers and maintain accurate open order files to ensure on time deliveries while using multiple sources of data to make recommendations to maintain appropriate stock levels and communicate any necessary actions.

• Flexible Schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Profit Sharing Incentives
• Pay: $45,000 – $60,000/year, offer dependent on experience

• Monday – Friday
• 8 AM – 5 PM
• In office
• Full time – 40 hours

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years' experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Experience in procurement of direct, automotive parts a plus.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks per deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus.

• Answer all RFP (Request for Parts) from the Shipping Board to include Drop Ships
• Maintain Shipping Board of any new ETA’s
• Follow-up on all delayed POs/ETAs
• Pay for parts with suppliers not on terms (Call via phone or via email for credit card payment)
• Run reports (Drop ship tracking, weekly stock tracking)
• Create purchase orders for planned stock with established suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to report and resolve order discrepancies (missing, damaged, rejected parts)
• Search to locate, negotiate and ship ‘hard to find’ parts.

Here at Sunroof Express, we take pride in fostering a work culture that thrives on innovation, integrity, and thinking outside the box, all while making work fun! We strive to always uphold our 6 core values:
Positive Attitude, Personal Integrity, Great Customer Service, Team Oriented, Make Work Fun, and Spark Change.

For more than 40 years, Sunroof Express has been the leading specialty auto glass supplier in the United States. Founded in 1980, we began manufacturing and distributing replacement T-top panels for Corvettes, Camaros, and Firebirds. We have administered specialty auto glass service programs since 1991, and our experienced team understands the detailed needs of car owners, Insurers, and glass service providers.

We maintain the largest roof glass panel and convertible glass replacement parts inventory in North America and service all 50 states.