Buyer Assistant

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Located in Longview, TX

Salary: $17/hr

Job Title: Buyer Assistant

Pay Rate: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour (DOE)

 

Job Summary:
The Buyer Assistant is responsible for supporting daily purchasing activities to ensure accurate, timely procurement of materials and services. This role assists with maintaining stock levels, processing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and providing internal customer support related to purchasing and order status.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review open purchase order (PO) reports
• Follow up with vendors on past-due deliveries
• Process PO acknowledgements
• Update PO confirmation records
• Investigate recurring issues
• Address cost discrepancies, missed ship dates, unit of measure issues, and other concerns
• Handle customer service requests
• Provide tracking information, proof of delivery (POD), updated shipping dates, and expedite POs as needed
• Update and maintain item records
• Review open purchase requisitions
• Create and submit POs to vendors
• Update POs and resend to vendors when necessary
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems
• Experience with SAP MRP or other purchasing systems preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in a business environment preferred
• Familiarity with basic procurement, supply chain, and quality principles is a plus
• Must be a self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively with others

Please apply online at www.expresspros.com and email resume to Catie.Freeman@Expresspros.com

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