Purchasing Assistant

Company: US LBM Holdings
Location: South Dennis
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMid-Cape Home Centers, a Division of US LBM Is Seeking a Purchasing Assistant.

What you should know about working at Mid-Cape Home Centers:

• We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands on and we band together when necessary.
• We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere, this is not a suit and tie environment.
• We work hard. We are a continuous improvement driven organization, and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.How you will spend your days as a Purchasing Assistant:
  • Create purchase orders to vendors for stock and special order products; enter purchase orders in the system and distribute copies
  • Maintain inventory records and files
  • Assist buyers in researching and answering order questions, in obtaining quotes from vendors for special order items, fill in for buyer on "as needed" basis
  • Maintain and manage inventory levels of stock items of increasing scope
  • Assist buyers with reports
  • Assist buyers in identifying slow turning / obsolete items
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors
  • Assist marketing, training, and sales teams with new product launches
  • Assist sales with quoting and sourcing special orders
  • Maintain and update SKU's and pricing
  • Assist buyers with miscellaneous projects as needed
  • Must be self-motivated, proficient in Excel, and willing and eager to learn and grow.Building Your Career With Benefits:
    • The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
    • The Good. 401(k) with company match.
    • The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
    • Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
    • How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.We want you to join the team if you can check these boxes:
      • Minimum education required— High School diploma or equivalent; 2 year Degree in Business preferred; or equivalent in related work experience
      • Minimum experience required—1 year purchasing experience preferred; previous office experience required
      • Special skills required— Proficient in MS Office products including Word and Excel; professional telephone skills. Knowledge of lumber, construction, building supplies preferred.
      • Physical demands include lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. on a random basis, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time, and bending or stooping.Build Your Future Today with Mid-Cape Home Centers.Mid-Cape Home Centers, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Keywords: US LBM Holdings, Nantucket , Purchasing Assistant, Other , South Dennis, Massachusetts