Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Job Description

Creates, processes and tracks purchase orders. Maintains records of orders and inventory and follows up with vendors on shipment and delivery. Requires strong verbal, organizational and time management skills.

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About Time
Buying Processes
Customer Service
Deliveries
ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP Solutions
IBM AS/400
Invoice
MRO
MRP ERP System
Salary for Purchasing Assistant
36750 - 48500
25th percentile
36750
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
41500
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
48500
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
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