Purchasing Assistant
Groninger USAWhat'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 Check out a day in the life here: https://youtu.be/HQGzIGyqRbs?si=uL9wSqayQ1-TMiqs Click here to learn more about our culture and benefits: https://youtu.be/V3c8XcT4oXI?si=bI3eDQCA07FvVMi6 For the latest happenings and company information, check us out here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groningerusa Duties and Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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.