Description
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the purchasing function.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:
- Assists purchasing department and Purchasing Manager
- Participates in monthly inventory counts
- Monitors inventory counts and proactively notifies Purchasing Manager as needed
- Prepare and execute purchase orders, ensuring job costs are properly reflected
- Maintains purchasing records
- Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency
- Monitors vendor performance, providing feedback to Purchasing Manager
- Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies
- Collaborates with other departments as needed
- Follows safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
* Duties may vary by location.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years prior experience with purchasing duties, preferably in a construction or HVAC company
- General computer competency is required, including a minimum of 1-year experience Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekends hours may occasionally be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completed college course work
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Customer service mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Related work experience may be substituted for education
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
- Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
- Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture
Contact
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html
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