Purchasing Assistant

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Description

As a Purchasing Assistant on our team, you will be trained to work with our in-house software systems to help the Inventory Planners with purchasing decisions that align with our goals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm vendor receipt and shipping timelines for purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors to resolve any shipping issues or errors
• Maintain and update pricing by gathering and importing new information
• Look for ways to improve workflows and reduce inefficiencies
• Keep track of internal and external communications
• Check in regularly on active projects
• Review open purchase orders to identify overdue deliveries
• Support Sales and Customer Service teams with assigned tasks
• Monitor key metrics and generate reports
• Lead self-directed initiatives and tasks

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Sense of urgency

Why it's great to build your career with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Competitive Pay 
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.

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