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Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Type: Contract To Hire

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

This in-office role is responsible for performing a variety of clerical tasks to support the Purchasing Department, while also collaborating closely with the Parts, Customer Service, and Accounting Departments. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Purchasing Assistant Job Description:

+ Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department

+ Help implement and maintain department procedures

+ Keep item records, inventory, delivery info, and supplier details up to date

+ Track orders and shipping notices to ensure on-time delivery

+ Stay in regular contact with current suppliers

+ Monitor stock and identify when new purchases are needed

+ Investigate and resolve mismatches between products and paperwork

+ Handle issues with short shipments, overages, damages, and RMAs

+ Communicate with other departments to answer questions and share information

+ Look into delivery issues and correct inventory records as needed

+ Support various projects by offering ideas and completing related tasks

+ Coordinate with Accounting on payment-related matters

+ Assist in moving products by researching options and taking action based on customer needs

Purchasing Assistant Job Requirements:

+ 2+ years of working experience in a Purchasing Assistant Role.

+ Good understanding of supply chain procedures.

+ Firsthand experience with purchasing software.

+ MS Excel.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Excellent math skills to make accurate calculations of total costs of ordered items.

+ Strong administration and data entry skills.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #563-Joule Staffing - Toms River

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.