Job description

_Purchasing Assistant _
_ Cranesville Block Co., Inc. _
_ _ Summary: Assists and helps coordinate the procurement of goods and services for the company within set budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the direction of manager, purchases materials (predominantly truck and plants parts), equipment, supplies and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing procedures.
• Communicates with all departments and levels of organization to procure items efficiently.
• Analyzes vendors and potential vendors to determine capabilities and seeks corrective action as needed.
• Creates PO’s, prices and closes out requisitions.
• Works closely and under direction Accounts Payables.
• Matches invoices.
• Assure repair and work orders are entered and get invoice for payment and filed correctly.
• Arrange parts runner schedule per manager request.
• Generate monthly mileage reports.
• Assist on phone calls and if needed, help AP with necessary tasks.
• Maintain organization stock of back closet.
• Maintains an approved supplier list for all vendors that affect quality including all raw materials, products, calibration services and transportation services.
• Updates records and files.
• Helps coordinates requests for quotes; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors.
• Maintain existing accounts while diligently working to find the best quote for the company.
• Process orders, core credits, get quotes, take orders and answer phone.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Compose misc. reports and or projects requested from management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Some automotive parts knowledge preferred
• Some heavy equipment parts knowledge preferred
• Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
• Procurement Skills – able to negotiate and search cost effectively for goods and services.
• Computer Skills – Able to work with email, share files, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry. Able to calculate interest, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
None
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 to 30 pounds. Example supply boxes, storage boxes, reams of paper etc.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Why Choose Cranesville:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits
• Group Retirement Savings Platforms
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Cranesville is a family business that offers growth and self-development opportunities for all job types.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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