Purchasing Assistant at Floors Etc in Timonium, MD

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Purpose: The Purchasing Assistant will hold an integral/critical role within our organization. Our projects teams and warehouse will rely on this person to ensure materials are ordered accurately; lead times are confirmed and materials are available at the time of installation. This is a high-volume position that requires intense focus, a high degree of organization and a solid understanding of our business. Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities: (Responsibilities and major tasks performed) Communicate with Project Managers and Sales regularly regarding new orders, special orders, change orders, long lead times, job scheduling, estimated times of delivery, etc. · Prepares and reviews purchase orders for accuracy. · Confirm all quantities with suppliers after issuing POs. · Send POs to suppliers; monitors and expedites orders when required. · Monitors lead times to ensure orders are received as close to the time of need as possible. Tracks timeframes as necessary. · Owns the Material Status reporting relied upon by Project Management and clients, exercising judgment about what information is material to communicate and when to flag schedule risk. · Order, coordinate delivery of containers to our facility as required. · Ensure notes are entered in the purchasing system regarding pricing, conversations, emails, etc. for reference and reconciliation later. · Process claims as needed for returns, damages. · Source other suppliers’ materials and pricing as necessary to ensure products availability. · Evaluates and selects freight and transportation methods — ground, rail, air, container — weighing cost against delivery requirements and authorizes the chosen option. Requirements This position is on site at 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD Experience and Education Required: · High School Diploma or GED · 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory or order entry · Flooring industry experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Powerpoint a plus). Required Skills and Qualifications: · Strong organizational and time management skills. · Patience to deal with interruptions while maintaining focus to avoid mistakes. · Flexible. Willing to work with requests throughout each day as job needs dictate. · Customer centric and a desire to exceed expectations. · Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. · Ability to see a job or project through to final completion. · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Functions well independently but has a positive, team first attitude / mindset. Working Conditions: Associates work in an office environment. Salary Description 55,000 - 65,000