Plains Steel - Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant supports purchasing, inventory, receiving, and material control activities to ensure uninterrupted operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining purchasing records, coordinating inbound shipments, managing documentation, supporting inventory control initiatives, and ensuring material certifications and quality records are accurately maintained. The Purchasing Assistant also provides administrative support for purchasing activities and ERP system data management.

Physical Requirements:

Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job:
Sedentary Work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function:

• Receiving & Document Maintenance
• Purchasing Support
• Inventory & Material Control
• Quality & Compliance Support
• ERP & Document Management
• Reporting

Required Skills:

• Valid Driver's License - required.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with purchasing, warehouse, quality, and production teams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment - preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and document management systems - preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes - preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory reporting - preferred.