Description

PURCHASING aSSISTANT

Souderton, Pennsylvania

Position Summary

The Purchasing Assistant supports plant operations by maintaining accurate inventory levels of parts, materials, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This role is responsible for inventory transactions, receiving activities, cycle counts, data entry, material distribution, and general purchasing support. The Purchasing Assistant works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams to ensure materials are available when needed and inventory records remain accurate.

Essential Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Perform daily, weekly, and cyclical inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Verify on-hand inventory quantities and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to the Purchasing team.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and organization of inventory items.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle count programs.

Receiving & Material Handling

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Issue and distribute parts, materials, and supplies to internal departments.
• Deliver materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare materials and equipment for return, repair, or replacement.

Purchasing Systems & Documentation

• Process receiving transactions and inventory issues within SAP.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• File purchasing documentation and receiving records in accordance with company procedures.
• Research and locate parts, materials, and vendor information within SAP and related systems.
• Assist with purchase requisitions and other purchasing-related administrative tasks.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide support across all purchasing and inventory functions, including packaging and office operations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Quality Assurance, and other departments to meet plant needs.
• Assist with departmental projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members as needed.

5S & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by following 5S principles: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Promote and maintain workplace safety standards and company policies.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required by the position.
• Ability to become forklift certified and safely operate material handling equipment.

Preferred

• Previous inventory control, purchasing, warehouse, or materials management experience.
• SAP experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year of service
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Six Company-Observed Holidays

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• EOE/VETS/DISABILITY