Purchasing Assistant

Company Overview

Presrite Corporation is a pioneering leader in metal forging, revolutionizing a traditional sector by integrating high-tech manufacturing processes. The company focuses on forging intricate components such as gears to exact net and near-net specifications, which minimizes or eliminates the need for finishing work for its clients. Presrite owns patents for innovative forging techniques, including multiple-flange track rollers designed for crawler machinery, and also manufactures crane wheels and cluster gears. Its trio of advanced forging plants adhere to international quality systems and are equipped with cutting-edge design and engineering technologies, a sophisticated metallurgical lab, and forging presses that can exert forces as high as 6,000 tons.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant role supports the Purchasing Manager by ensuring the timely procurement of products and services aligned with internal and external demands. Key responsibilities include learning and adhering to company procurement policies, accurately processing purchasing data, maintaining adequate supply inventory, and routinely conducting price comparisons to secure optimal purchase value for the company.

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and send them to vendors promptly and accurately.
• Accelerate purchase orders when needed to meet critical production and business deadlines.
• Act as a resource for all departments regarding purchase orders and requisition inquiries.
• Manage and monitor blanket purchase orders to ensure timely renewals.
• Investigate and resolve pricing inconsistencies between purchase order confirmations and invoices.
• Prepare weekly reports on PO Funds Committed and PO Receipts for all divisions using Microsoft Excel.
• Accurately input and process new vendor information into the Infor system.
• Support the MRO Purchasing Manager with cost reduction strategies and program application.
• Create and update MRO savings spreadsheets, utilizing intermediate Excel skills to track and analyze outcomes.
• Review customer contracts and enter orders accordingly.
• Maintain stock of office, breakroom, and janitorial supplies for corporate sites.
• Perform precise data entry and maintain audit-ready purchasing records across various systems.
• Effectively prioritize and juggle multiple complex purchasing deadlines across divisions independently.

Candidate Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is a minimum requirement; an Associate Degree or higher is preferred.
• At least two years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization & analysis, is necessary alongside competency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong data entry and processing skills marked by accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with Infor and/or Lotus Notes is favorable.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven success in managing multiple complex deadlines simultaneously in a dynamic workplace.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills, including professional interactions with vendors and internal personnel at all levels.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is between $50,000 and $62,000 annually.