Spokane Valley, Washington, USA
21 hours ago
Purchasing Administrator

Description

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Aston carter is partnering with a local company to add a skilled purchasing admin to their team. This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following responsibilities\n\n Provide strong administrative support across all departments\n• Manage data, prepare reports, handle correspondence, facilitate effective communication\n• Coordinate with Prepress, Post Press, and Logistics Leads as well as Quality Assurance\n• Continuously learn, master, maintain, and optimally utilize department’s Estimating MIS\n• Produce accurate, timely quotes maximizing efficiencies of estimating software\n• Build strong rapports with sales representatives utilizing excellent written and verbal\ncommunication skills, evaluating options, providing creative recommendations to best both\naccommodate prospective price points while minimizing waste\n• Master Purchasing, Inventory, and Invoicing MIS software according to established protocols\n• Continually procure consumables required to meet all planned printing orders\n• Proactively interact with vendors concerning paper production and adequate inventory\n• Reconcile comprehensive monthly paper roll inventories and roll valuations\n• Consult with vendors and sales and operations personnel across departments as necessary\n• Understand established customer sales, workflow, production, and delivery processes\n• Attend operations meetings in person or by remote video conference\n• Troubleshoot with appropriate support staff complex technical problems\n• Maintain and develop principles of Continuous Improvement\n• Other duties as assigned

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Skills

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Administrative support, vendor communication, procurement, inventory management, scheduling coordinating, operations planning, printing, packaging

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Top Skills Details

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Administrative support,vendor communication,procurement,inventory management,scheduling coordinating

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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•\t2+ years administrative experience \n•\tEstimating and Purchasing experience preferred\n•\tCustomer service skills\n•\tIntermediate to advanced excel skills\n•\tExceptional listening skills\n•\tMeticulous attention to detail and ability to multitask\n•\tAbility to think and write critically, accurately, creatively, and effectively\n•\tAbility to self-train and implement multi-layered administrative software applications\n•\tAbility to work well under deadline pressure with adaptability and flexibility\n•\tAbility to work within, develop, and maintain standard operating procedures\n•\tAbility to anticipate questions and concerns\n•\tAbility to work in a work environment with high noise level.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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