35000 - SENIOR PURCHASING ASSISTANT Job Listing at Bassett Furniture in Newton, NC (Job ID 81)

Description

Senior Purchasing Assistant

The Senior Purchasing Assistant will assist with the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services.  The successful candidate will have a strong command of the company's needs, and be well trained in product knowledge that can be critical for offering quick and accurate assistance to vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain fabric and leather vendor spreadsheets and keep updated
• Enter purchase orders as needed
• Process commercial invoices
• Get open order reports from vendors and update material ETA's in company computer system
• Handle repair frame purchase orders
• Return and credit request paperwork
• Process fabric transfers
• Research invoice discrepancies
• Check weekly for fabric updates and schedule delivery
• Keep vendor customer service contact information updated
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with clients and working to establish a positive rapport with every vendor.
• Work with the management team to stay updated on product knowledge and needs

Qualifications/Skills

• Prior purchasing experience in furniture preferred
• JDE knowledge helpful but not required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree in a business related field preferred)
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with vendors at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively with management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills