Purchasing Assistant - Lexington, United States - Randstad USA

Description

Randstad is recruiting for a temporary Purchasing Assistant role in Lexington Kentucky. The ideal Purchasing Assistant will have experience in a procurement/buyer role and also experience handling administrative tasks. The candidate should also have great interpersonal communication skills. This is a temporary opportunity that would last approximately 6 months with the potential to go permanent.

salary: $20 - $25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
• Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
• Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management
• Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records
  
  Skills
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Interpersonal Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Vendor Management
• Scheduling
• Organization
  Qualifications
• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced
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  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.