What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at STIDD Systems, Inc.?
The Buyer will work directly with manufacturing to ensure company production goals are met. In this role, you will interact with production staff daily, process purchase orders, and follow up with companies to ensure products are delivered within the designated timeframe. You will be responsible for ensuring inventory levels and inputting all items ordered and received into our inventory management system. The Purchasing Assistant will also be responsible for developing and continuing successful relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the effective and accurate performance of assigned clerical and purchasing functions.
- Actively resolve issues or concerns that pertain to work-related and assigned tasks. Facilitates a “problem-solver” approach—identifies the problem, offers solutions, and executes/delivers results.
- Create and adjust purchase orders as needed.
- Obtain and convey information such as inventory checks as needed.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding status checks on purchase orders.
- Assist and support department personnel as needed. Resolve requests, questions, and problems promptly.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective, professional business relations with suppliers. Obtain and convey information courteously and promptly.
- Maintain and project the Company’s professional reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred.
- 1-5 years of professional business experience in purchasing, inventory management, or manufacturing-related fields desired, but willing to train the right candidate
- Purchasing/buying/procurement experience working in a manufacturing environment sourcing, purchasing, or managing products desired.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong bias for action.
- Highly effective oral and written English communication skills.
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to be discreet and handle highly confidential information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-organized and attentive to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Benefits:
Vacation/Personal Time
Standard holidays paid Christmas shutdown
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
401k Retirement
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications & experience.
STIDD Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Facility:
STIDD Systems, Inc. occupies a 2-acre shipyard with 62,000 square feet of computerized manufacturing facilities, design, and administrative offices located on the waterfront in Greenport, NY. Approximately 90 statute miles due east of New York City.
STIDD Systems opened its Surface and Underwater Mobility Training and Evaluation Facility located in Marathon Key, Florida, in 2003. The “STIDD SOUTH” facility is approximately 47 miles North of Key West and 112 miles south of Miami.
Learn more at www.stidd.com and www.stiddmil.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000