Our client is a global leader in integrated circuits looking to add a Purchasing Assistant to their team. This position is located in the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn, NY.

The client is seeking a career minded individual with a college degree in a business related discipline who worked in purchasing or has related office experience and can excel in a fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment.  

Job Responsibilities:

·        Expedite and aggressively follow up on late orders and unacknowledged purchase orders with suppliers daily by email or phone and enter data in AS400 accordingly

·        Obtain quotes and place orders for non-production materials for daughter companies and internal departments

·        Send SCAR reports to suppliers for response & send responses to internal Inspection department for review

·        Running and maintaining database of purchase requests pending for more than 48 hours

·        Fax and collect order acknowledgments and file purchase orders as required

·        Obtain request for quotes for Materials Planning

·        Request samples from suppliers for Engineers

·        Place rush purchase orders as a backup for buyers

·        Work with Purchasing Manager on any special projects

·        Place orders for various electronic components as requested

·        Contact suppliers for RMA numbers for returns

·        Interface with buyers, suppliers and inspection department

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flow Charts)
• Must be able to excel in a fast paced pressured, deadline-oriented environment
• A person of high energy, assertiveness with excellent follow-thru skills and common sense
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new tasks for further growth in purchasing/procurement
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic that “cares” and takes pride in his/her work and has excellent attendance
• AS400 experience a plus