Purchasing Associate

Job: Materials and Distribution Associate II (Purchasing Associate)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Andover, MA

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.00/hr on W2

Job Description:

Position Overview:

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive candidate to join our procurement team. The candidate will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining communication with vendors, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage internal and external buy mailbox for purchase requests and inquiries.
• Receive, review, and process new buy requests from internal teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Track incoming purchase orders.
• Update sales orders with incoming details from vendors, PO, tracking, and ETA.
• Interface with produciton floor to confirm receipt of purchase orders and ensure all details are accurate and complete.
• Communicate with vendors for replacements and returns as needed.
• Generate and review purchase order reports and match invoices, POs, and credit memos.
• Manage AP mailbox for accounts payable inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Typically 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.