Purchasing Assistant

Title: Purchasing Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with placing purchase orders, reviewing order confirmations, and tracking shipments
• Analyze vendor bylines to determine purchasing needs and submit purchase orders
• Verify order accuracy and pricing confirmations before finalizing purchases
• Implement vendor price changes in the ERP system and address pricing issues
• Maintain and update part numbers, custom pricing, and vendor pricing
• Generate and maintain monthly sales and purchasing reports
• Assist with branch transfers and vendor rebate reconciliation
• Prepare customer price books and ensure accurate pricing updates
• Answer phone calls and enter orders as needed
• Develop knowledge of Milby Company’s product offerings to support purchasing decisions

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or associate’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience in an office setting, purchasing, or wholesale distribution

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong data entry and Excel skills, including report generation and database management
• Experience working with ERP systems for purchasing and order tracking
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a task-driven role
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines