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Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopeHouston, TX , US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Assistant in our Houston, TX facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

  • Issues RFQs and assist in negotiating vendor pricing and credit terms given the required volume, delivery and service requirements for goods and services within established guidelines.
  • Responsible for efficient, cost-effective purchasing of, and timely delivery of, products and services
  • Operates within local purchasing policies
  • Assists in the evaluation of existing and future vendors for reliability and to promote a competitive atmosphere
  • Maintain all supply chain reports
  • Keep adequate inventory stocked
  • Respond to internal / external customer inquiries in a timely manner
  • Respond to product quality issues and related problems as necessary and assist team in solving quality assurance issues
  • Ability to work independently and effectively to meet timely deadlines while conducting all duties in a professional and ethnical manner in accordance with the company’s code of business conducts policy.
  • Collect invoices, packing slips, and receivers for each purchase order and submit to A / P in the correct accounting month.
  • Other job duties as assigned.
  • Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of your job.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

  • 1-2 years experience in purchasing / procurement of materials or services
  • Manufacturing purchasing experience is preferred but not required
  • 1-2 years experience in evaluating and sourcing vendors and making cost reductions preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels in the organization and external contacts
  • Intermediate skills in MS Office Excel and Word
  • Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

    Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope has partnered with DailyPay to offer you the ability to access your earnings before your next paycheck based on current hours worked. Certain terms and conditions apply.

    What OBE Offers You

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off
  • 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
  • Market competitive 401(k) match
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance