purchasing assistant

Randstad

  • Lexington, KY
  • $20.00-25.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
Randstad is looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant for a temporary role in Lexington KY. The ideal Purchasing Assistant will have 2+ years experience in a purchasing adjacent role, and will also be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager with administrative duties. This is a temporary opportunity with a pay range of $20-$25 per hour.salary: $20 - $25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High SchoolResponsibilities
  • Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
  • Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
  • Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management
  • Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records
  • Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
  • Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
Skills * Purchasing/Procurement
  • Problem Solving
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Scheduling
Qualifications * Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

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