GVM, Inc
Purchasing Assistant
GVM, Inc, Biglerville, Pennsylvania, United States, 17307
Executive Summary
We are looking for a confident Purchasing Assistant to facilitate the flow of inventory and sales in our business. If you are a skilled Purchasing Assistant and looking for a great opportunity that provides the ability to be a key contributor to the purchasing team, GVM, Inc may be the place for you. We are a family-owned company that is built on traditional values.
The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for generating reports on work progress, completion dates, production challenges, stock levels, and costs. You will be responsible for contacting vendors regarding pricing discrepancies, expediting orders, delivery information, and backorder statuses on parts. This individual will also help other members of the purchasing team as necessary. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Key Performance MetricsOrder Fulfillment RateInventory Levels and Carrying CostsSupplier Quality LevelPurchase AccuracyCost ReductionProduction Downtime (due to material defects and/or shortages)Responsibilities
Growing professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholdersLiaising with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods, accuracy of pricing and returns of productMaintaining weekly reorder reports and appropriate stocking levelsCoordinating with the warehouse department in regards to receiving shipments of materials, and examining deliveries to ensure accurate quantities, quality, and specificationsFacilitating flow of materials between various departments and parties including warehouse, service and sales departmentsExamining vendor confirmations for inconsistencies, such as mischargesMeeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.Performing clerical duties and maintaining accurate records and files of activitiesAssisting the warehouse with inventory accuracy and adjustmentsFollowing established guidelines, instructions, policies, and proceduresEducation and Experience
High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent2+ years' work experience in similar roleProficient understanding of materials and services procurementExcellent computer skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Word and ExcelOutstanding communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skillsAbility to comply with company policies and proceduresStrong sense of urgency requiredPrior manufacturing experience preferred but not requiredSage 100 experience preferred.Benefits
Family medical - employee cost sharedPaid time offHoliday pay401K program with employer matchCompany paid life insurance with option to purchase additionalShort- and long-term disability options
GVM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are looking for a confident Purchasing Assistant to facilitate the flow of inventory and sales in our business. If you are a skilled Purchasing Assistant and looking for a great opportunity that provides the ability to be a key contributor to the purchasing team, GVM, Inc may be the place for you. We are a family-owned company that is built on traditional values.
The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for generating reports on work progress, completion dates, production challenges, stock levels, and costs. You will be responsible for contacting vendors regarding pricing discrepancies, expediting orders, delivery information, and backorder statuses on parts. This individual will also help other members of the purchasing team as necessary. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Key Performance MetricsOrder Fulfillment RateInventory Levels and Carrying CostsSupplier Quality LevelPurchase AccuracyCost ReductionProduction Downtime (due to material defects and/or shortages)Responsibilities
Growing professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholdersLiaising with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods, accuracy of pricing and returns of productMaintaining weekly reorder reports and appropriate stocking levelsCoordinating with the warehouse department in regards to receiving shipments of materials, and examining deliveries to ensure accurate quantities, quality, and specificationsFacilitating flow of materials between various departments and parties including warehouse, service and sales departmentsExamining vendor confirmations for inconsistencies, such as mischargesMeeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.Performing clerical duties and maintaining accurate records and files of activitiesAssisting the warehouse with inventory accuracy and adjustmentsFollowing established guidelines, instructions, policies, and proceduresEducation and Experience
High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent2+ years' work experience in similar roleProficient understanding of materials and services procurementExcellent computer skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Word and ExcelOutstanding communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skillsAbility to comply with company policies and proceduresStrong sense of urgency requiredPrior manufacturing experience preferred but not requiredSage 100 experience preferred.Benefits
Family medical - employee cost sharedPaid time offHoliday pay401K program with employer matchCompany paid life insurance with option to purchase additionalShort- and long-term disability options
GVM is an Equal Opportunity Employer