What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Click Go and Buy?
Click Go and Buy, a leading retailer and refurbisher in the e-commerce segment, is seeking a self-motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This dynamic individual will directly support the Purchasing Director and work closely with suppliers/vendors around the world. The ideal candidate will have the ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly regulated environment while providing excellent support to all departments
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between Purchasing Director and vendors
- Create and manage Purchase Orders at the direction of the Purchasing Director
- Verifying the accuracy of confirmations to purchase orders
- Follow up with vendors, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Manage and coordinate inbound shipments with vendors, forwarders, and trucking providers
- Update internal databases with order details (order dates, vendors, product quantities, ETA)
- Tracking import shipments and organizing basic data about upcoming shipments
- Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with vendors, warehouses, customer service and sales departments
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition and match quantities/item descriptions on the vendor invoices
- Responsible for various computer applications, database management, report generation and tracking spreadsheets
Skills
- Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role (preferred)
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Hands-on experience with purchasing software
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Knowledge of market research
- Solid organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kenilworth, NJ 07033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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