Purchasing Assistant

PURCHASING ASSISTANT–   Completes purchase orders and requisitions to obtain goods, materials, and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and manage optimal levels of components and MRO items to support targeted production levels
• Resolve packing slip discrepancies versus actual receipt quantities with suppliers
• Monitor daily availability of components and MRO items required to support operations
• Expedite and coordinate recovery plans to protect minimally acceptable levels of supply
• Anticipate and communicate to suppliers changes in usage levels for components and raw materials
• Escalate to management potential gaps in supply
• Support/coordinate approved design changes with affected suppliers
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures

Other duties may be assigned or required for this position