Apogee Lighting is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant in the Deer Park, NY area. We are looking for reliable individuals with a strong work ethic to join our purchasing department.
This candidate will assist the Purchasing Manager in the procurement of raw materials and finished goods. This will include the review of shortage reports, the verification of suggested purchasing requirements, and negotiation with vendors to ensure the best possible costs and lead times. The candidate must exhibit strong communication skills, an assertive attitude, and must possess a technical background.
Responsibilities:
Process request tickets for ordering project materials; generate purchase orders and/or inventory transfers for all purchases with our accounting software
Order project materials; source suppliers for best price; negotiate prices, discounts, and delivery timelines
Generate stock level reports; order parts and installation materials to maintain established stock levels
Maintain supplier database; maintain all procurement related records
Process request tickets for shipping material to work sites; log inventory transfers with our accounting software; assist warehouse employees with pick-and-pack
Coordinate and process all returned project related material
Coordinate, process, and track returns, ensure refunds are processed
Track and log shared tools and job boxes that are temporarily deployed to project sites; inventory, restock, and maintain these items upon their return to the warehouse
Tracking and maintaining the status of orders, and reporting any delivery issues to affected supervisors
Responding to emergency requests and expediting orders as needed
Track and report key metrics
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
· Proficient in MS Office software, ERP and purchasing software
· Strong planning, organizational and negotiating skills
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Deer Park, NY 11729 (Required)
Apogee Lighting offers comprehensive benefits. Please apply at the link.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.