Purchasing Assistant

Premier family-owned distributor/showroom of residential and commercial plumbing, door and cabinet hardware products. Located in central Phoenix for 54 years we have served our industry nationwide. For those 54 years, we are proud of the high level of professional service offered at every level. Our organization is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to help maintain our supply inventory levels and negotiate deals with potential vendors. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures, and maintaining supply inventory levels required for effective company operation. The successful candidate will also be charged with conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best price for each product that is purchased. Purchasing Assistant responsibilities Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communications with those vendors Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors when it is beneficial to the company Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies Purchasing Assistant skills High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree or higher preferred) 3+ years' experience in a purchasing role Excellent communication and negotiation skills Proven history of effective supply management Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

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