Purchasing Assistant
Job Description:
Pileco, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality equipment and service to the foundation construction and oilfield-related industries at a value-oriented price with integrity and fairness in all relationships. Pileco will continue to offer products known for their undisputed quality and reliability and will introduce new products to meet the demands of a changing market place Pileco will provide our personnel with opportunity for career achievement and personal growth by creating an environment which develops real leadership, open communication and fair treatment, and acknowledges employee ideas and concepts. We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Receiving Material Request forms for various materials, supplies, spare parts, tools and equipment.
- Reviewing and canvass specified items thereon following establish price quotations and indices from suppliers and manufacturers.
- Evaluating price quotations of materials and equipment being considered for the purchase.
- Negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers for the best price and award and issue purchase orders to the winning bidder.
- Consulting and discusses with requisitioning parties details such as the availability of items considered for purchase, brand specifications and alternatives.
- Confers with suppliers and manufacturers on vague or deficient materials or equipment specifications.
- Maintaining an accurate filing system of material request forms and purchase orders.
- Performing other assignments or special projects as requested by superiors.
Requirements:
- 3+ years in Purchasing in a multi facility manufacturing environment.
- Experience with importing goods into the US market.
- Some college coursework.
- A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Navision and/or SAP.
- Ability to read mechanical blue prints a plus.
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly.
- Organized and detail oriented.