Purchasing Assistant - Food Manufacturing - Remote
Location
Anchorage, AK | United States
Job description
Join our passionate team as a Purchasing Assistant in the thriving world of Food Manufacturing! We're seeking a talented individual who's excited to contribute to our growing organization.
Responsibilities
Play a key role in sourcing materials, supplies, and equipment to fuel our organization's success
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the seamless delivery of goods, contributing to our operational excellence
Keep the energy flowing by maintaining accurate records of inventory levels and tracking usage
Assist in managing and updating our purchasing database with a smile
Team up with our internal heroes to identify and resolve any purchasing challenges that come our way
Take charge of monitoring inventory levels and placing purchase orders for a variety of products across multiple departments
Be the quality ambassador!
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure top-notch quality and efficiency
Bring your strategic mind to the table and assist in implementing purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings
Supporting our Purchasing Manager with various administrative tasks, making every day a new adventure
Experience & Skills
- 2 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or inventory control is your superhero background.
- A background in a food manufacturing facility adds extra sparkle to your profile.
- Familiarity with MRP, ERP, Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite makes you our tech-savvy star.
- Analytical prowess and the ability to make informed purchasing decisions are your secret weapons.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles and data entry is in your skill set.
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
- Service-oriented with excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with complex policies and procedures.
- Independently review financial policies and perform duties accurately and with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Training bonus opportunities
- Modern office setting (fully remote after on-site training)
- Competitive hourly rate with fantastic benefits
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote USA Only
Job tags
Salary
$45 per hour