Purchasing Associate

Summary

Join Vestcom as a Purchasing Associate and execute procurement and inventory strategies, ensuring material planning and delivery meet internal and external client requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree in business, purchasing, or manufacturing management related field preferred
• ERP systems literacy knowledge preferred. TCM (Workwise) experience is highly desirable
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and able to work well with teams
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and strict confidentiality since the job requires working with highly sensitive data
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver results
• Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom’s core values

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely purchase order creation and goods receipt to support production activities and client requirements
• Review purchase order requests from multiple locations for accuracy
• Verify pricing and generate purchase orders based on approved requests
• Enter and process purchase orders in the ERP software
• Once purchase orders are verified for accuracy, send to the appropriate supply chain vendor partner
• Work directly with supply chain vendor partners regarding purchase order acceptance, status updates, and expediting deliveries when needed. Close purchase orders as required
• Update and communicate pricing on an ongoing basis
• Quote products as needed
• Approve invoices and reconcile variances
• Maintain supply chain partner vendor lists and profiles
• Contact supply chain vendor partners concerning pricing, service, and accounting concerns
• Assist in the coordination of activities necessary to accomplish internal and external customer service and supply-goals and objectives
• Manage supplier relationships and build effective partnerships
• Work closely with Finance and Operations for material requirements, and billing

Benefits

$23.00 - $26.00 / hour hourly rate