Purchasing Assistant

FORJAK Industrial is located in Circleville, Ohio. Our success can be attributed to our people and processes. FORJAK Industrial is divided into three departments: commercial painting, concrete restoration, and the blast plant. FORJAK is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We make every effort to allow our field members to do what they do best: provide expertise in the field. And to help them, our office personnel try to streamline processes to increase field efficiency. We are looking for a career-minded individual who will not only grow but also promote a positive cultural environment to fill this important position. Do you feel as if you don't meet every single requirement? According to research, applicants are less likely to apply for open positions unless they meet every single requirement. If you are interested in this position but your experience does not perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other positions.

VALID CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE AND AUTO INSURANCE ARE REQUIRED 

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED 

We are looking to add a highly motivated and meticulous purchasing assistant to our team. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring adequate supplies of inventory by electronically receiving orders and generating purchase orders. This person would be capable of ordering job-specific materials, providing assistance with product counts, and placing orders for stock.

Essential Functions

• Assist with purchasing activities, including identifying suppliers, requesting quotes, ensuring prices are correct, and issuing purchase orders.
• Manage purchase order process from start to finish, ensuring that all orders are placed accurately and on time.
• Work with suppliers to ensure that orders are fulfilled on time and that any issues with deliveries are addressed promptly.
• Assist with receiving process as needed. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier information.
• Assist with managing inventory levels to ensure that we have the right materials and supplies on hand at all times.
• Adhere to company work safety policies. 
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Competencies

• Very detailed oriented 
• Enjoys repetitive work 
• Basic math calculations (converting kits sizes with ordering and quantities, etc. )
• Action-oriented 
• Adapts to change easily.
• Customer Service experience is preferred.
• Willing to always learn new things and can take great notes.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with flexible hours and a schedule with overtime opportunities.

Travel

NA 

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Preferred Education and Experience: 
• Proficient with Google Suite (Google Sheets & Docs)
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to keep extremely detailed and concise records
• Possess strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet shifting deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve
• Experience with any type of inventory/stockroom/ordering supplies preferred.

Other Duties

Please keep in mind that this job description is not intended to cover or contain an exhaustive list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are expected of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time and without notice.

FORJAK Industrial is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.