Position Summary
This administrative position offers a unique succession planning opportunity for someone eager to advance into a dedicated & key purchasing role within approximately 18 months. During this development period, the successful candidate will receive hands-on training in all aspects of the purchasing function while gaining valuable exposure to customer service & order entry, sales support, plant administrative operations, and cross-functional business activities across the organization. This role provides a broad foundation for long-term career growth and advancement.
Location: Onsite (New Hope)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually
Type: direct hire with full benefits!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing Development
- Learn and support the purchasing process for raw materials, supplies, tooling, equipment, and services.
- Assist with supplier communication, pricing, order placement, and delivery follow-up.
- Monitor inventory levels of purchased materials and components.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and vendor performance tracking.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams on purchasing-related activities.
- Gain knowledge of ISO-compliant purchasing procedures and supplier management processes.
Customer Service Support
- Serve as back-up support for customer service functions.
- Enter and update customer orders within the ERP system.
- Prepare order acknowledgements and communicate order updates.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery schedules.
- Assist with invoicing, quote support, and customer communications.
- Coordinate with Production, Sales, Engineering, and Quality departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
Plant Administrative Support