Purchasing Assistant Part-Time

Job Overview

 SUMMARY

Assures a timely processing of support related tasks for the Purchasing Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Process daily documents with scanning and coding per long term data storage plan.
• Support import and domestic operational tasks as assigned.
• Expedite orders by phone and/or e-mail as assigned.
• Process changes in pricing and delivery information as assigned.
• Maintain, collect, and organize data on various cost and trend issues. Generate reports and charts as required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from College or technical school; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of PC based E-mail, spreadsheet and work processing software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as prints 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 calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Independent, accurate, and detailed worker.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or telephone keypad; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Website: www.aymcdonald.com

E-Mail: hr@aymcdonald.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Check and Drug Screen (non-THC) required.