Purchasing Assistant
 M.J. Electric, LLC | |
 United States, Michigan, Iron Mountain | |
| Po Box 686 (Show on map) | |
 Apr 26, 2025 | |
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Position Purpose: To support the activities involved with the pricing of estimates and the purchasing of materials in the most cost effective and efficient manner Essential Responsibilities * Assists with the selection and purchase of materials * Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule * Assists with the setup of annual blanket purchase orders * Updates and maintains procurement records * Assists with the tracking of actual material costs versus estimated dollars * Works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy of invoices * Approving TAP (Transform AP) invoices in a timely manner * Assist in the returning of excess materials * Works with project management to procure materials at the correct cost and in a timely manner * Maintain and update supplier diversity certificates * Setup hotel direct billing accounts * Department Expense PO entry * Setup new suppliers and maintain supplier records * Assist with supplier inquiries about payment/terms * Other duties as assigned Knowledge | Skills | Abilities * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines * Good negotiating and interpersonal skills * Proven administrative, communication, organizational, presentation and analytical skills * Skill in preparing and maintaining procurements records * Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and JD Edwards Qualifications * High School Diploma: Bachelor's Degree in business or related field preferred; or equivalent experience will be considered. * 1-3 years of purchasing or material procurement experience is preferred. Work Environment * Must be able to remain in a stationary position over 50% of the time * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc * Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, scanner, and computer printer * The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations * Occasionally lifting 20 pounds | |