Purchasing Assistant (Full Time), Chicago, IL
IDN Company: IDN-H. Hoffman
Title/Position: Purchasing Assistant
Type of Position: Full-Time
Location: Norridge, IL
IDN Global, Inc. is a leading distributor of security hardware, access control systems, video surveillance equipment, doors & frames, locksmithing tools, and related security products seeking a full-time employee for an Inside Sales position.
Job Description:
Based in Norridge, Illinois, the individual in this position will work together with our purchasing supervisor to ensure all day to day tasks are completed effectively.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Reviewing purchase order acknowledgements for accuracy
- Correcting vendor shipping discrepancies for all branches
- Research and resolve invoice/Purchase order price variances
- Tracking and notifying the field on vendor price increases
- Maintain and update price books in our shared folder
- Implementing vendor price increases
- Light purchasing of product lines
- Review and resolve past due, open purchase orders with vendors
- Update various vendor notes in our AP file
- Researching and processing inventory adjustments
- Processing customer returns
- Assist in managing various customer return folders
- Entering promotional pricing
- New product set up
This individual should excel in a team-oriented work environment – working with our purchasing supervisor to ensure our company goals and expectations are achieved.
Key Working Relationships:
The successful candidate will report to the Purchasing Supervisor in Norridge, Illinois. The individual will work closely with other staff members in Accounting, Warehouse and Sales departments.
Requirements:
- Must be self-driven & hard working
- Strong computer skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel)
- Must know how to input basic formula’s in Excel
- 2 to 3 years purchasing experience (distribution industry preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
- Basic math skills
- Team player
All qualified applicants that apply for IDN Global, Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. IDN Global, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To express your interest in applying for this position, please provide the following information and attach a copy of your resume for consideration.