Purchasing Assistant (Hybrid)

Purchasing Assistant (Hybrid) – Lincolnshire, IL

$55,000 - $65,000/Annually

Who we are:

For over 30 years, we have been a value-based furniture manufacturer promising unique products that will make your area of choice pop! From corporate offices and restaurant décor to living spaces across the country, our products are created to be diverse and make any room stand out.

Our company is rapidly growing, and we are urgently looking for a smart and success-driven Purchasing Assistantto add to our team! The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for related functions of purchasing and material procurement, inventory control, and department administration. You will also be responsible for maintaining current customer and vendor relationships.

What we offer:

For the selected candidate, we will offer full health benefits, vision, dental, 401k, a generous PTO package, and a hybrid schedule – two days work from home, three days in office.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Management of daily PO data entry in ERP (SAP)
• Process purchase requests and place orders with suppliers in a timely manner
• Maintain records of purchase requests, purchase orders and bills in company’s system
• Prioritize daily duties, communicate with management if assistance is needed
• Handle discrepancies with deliveries, purchases, billing, etc., in a timely manner
• Negotiates pricing and other supply terms with vendors
• Update PO, pricing, inventory, and delivery dates based on order requirements
• Conduct pricing comparisons and create selection criteria for suppliers
• Develop and maintain approved Supplier List
• Review and approve pricing, terms, freight, etc.
• Meet deadlines for PO’s, quotes, submittals, and delivery dates
• Maintain vendor relationship to ensure continuity of supply
• Develop and maintain knowledge about product line
• Follow-up on sent purchase orders and track progress of all backorders

Qualifications for this role:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Purchasing
• ERP Experience (SAP preferred)
• Must be detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written