Purchasing Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

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Our Mission – “We are devoted to delivering complete customer satisfaction by the way of respect, knowledge, and teamwork.”

Purchasing Assistant Description:

Store Supply Warehouse is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as a Purchasing Assistant, at our main headquarters in Bridgeton, MO. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for bring an integral part of our Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Procurement Group.

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Confirm receipt of SSW purchase orders with vendors
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders with vendor, update availability, and due date information in the system
• Assist with maintaining vendor and product information in the system
• Handle all domestic buying of merchandise from vendors
• Assist with researching special product requests
• Attend overflow customer service calls
• Maintain courteous and positive relationship with all customers/vendors
• Organize and manage special projects as needed
• Maintain the fill rate by working the warehouse transfer daily

Job Requirements

Purchasing Assistant Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or a GED is required
* Purchasing experience of 1 year or more
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Proficient in Word, Excel, and Access
* Ability to multi-task and resolve problems
* Reliable, accountable, and takes responsibility for own actions
* Positive attitude
* Willingness to maintain a safe and ethical work environment, and work as an effective team member
* Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Demonstrate the Five Core Values:

1. Provide WOW Service
2. Personal Accountability
3. Embrace Change
4. Pursue Growth and Learning
5. Passion

Purchasing Assistant Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

* Medical benefits options for you and your family (partially paid by company). Eligibility within 60 days based on start date
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Basic Employee Life Insurance (company paid)
* Voluntary Life Insurance Buy-up Options for Employee, Spouse and Children
* Short-Term Disability
* Long-Term Disability (company paid)
* Medical Flexible Spending Account (optional)
* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (optional)
* 401k Plan
* Company paid access to SmartDollar Financial Wellness program
* Company paid access to HooPayz.com - featuring personalized assistance in finding best rates on healthcare options and no overpayment on medical bills (for employees on company healthcare plans)

Purchasing Assistant Additional Information:

* What do we do? Store Supply Warehouse is a wholesale distribution company for retail store fixtures and supplies with five distribution centers throughout the U.S.

* Our service to customers is unmatched which is what has led to great growth. We know that only happens when employees enjoy what they're doing and like who they work for.

* How do we know? We ask and listen! Because of that, we consistently rank above national norms on leadership effectiveness, communication, pay, benefits, operational effectiveness, operational practices, employee development and recognition.

* Store Supply Warehouse is a drug-free work environment. To ensure that, all applicants may be asked to complete a thorough drug test if offered a position and all employees are subject to random drug testing at any time.

Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted if qualifications are met

All offers are contingent upon a background check

Store Supply Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)