Purchasing Assistant

Company Overview:

At Dri-Design a Kingspan Company, we are committed to excellence and innovation within the architectural wall panel space. We understand that our success is built on the foundation of a strong, dedicated team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This role is instrumental in ensuring smooth operations for our manufacturing partners, supporting our efforts to manage costs effectively, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Why Join Us?

At Dri-Design, we deeply value the unique contributions of each member of our team. We understand that our collective success hinges on fostering an environment where every individual feels genuinely supported and recognized for their hard work and dedication. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it together, with a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer value.

We are wholeheartedly committed to your professional and personal growth, offering not just competitive salaries and benefits, but a nurturing environment where you can truly flourish. Joining us means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about making a meaningful impact in everything we undertake.

We invite you to bring your talents and passion to our team. Let's embark on this journey together, creating lasting change and achieving new heights side by side.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Assistant, under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager supports our business with buying products and services. You will assist in preparation of purchase orders, tracking of deliveries, and confirming the arrival of purchased goods. This role embraces teamwork and close collaboration with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the seamless acquisition of goods and services.  The ideal candidate will have a thoughtful eye for detail, superb organizational skills, and a forward-thinking mindset toward solving problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with researching vendors, placing orders, tracking shipments, and maintaining inventory records.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of purchase orders and amendments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Strategically manage and procure raw materials in a timely manner.
• Monitor order statuses and communicate any delays or discrepancies to the relevant departments.
• Coordinate shipments from suppliers to various manufacturing locations.
• Maintain and update purchasing records, including supplier information, price lists, and inventory levels.
• Assist in the evaluation of supplier performance, contributing to supplier selection and qualification processes.
• Participate in inventory management processes, including stock level monitoring and reorder point analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Responsible for managing product inventory levels and anticipating supplies based on the manufacturing schedule. 
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as filing, answering phone calls, and managing correspondence with suppliers.
  

Who you are

• A real go getter that anticipates the needs of the company and takes the initiative to make timely, deliberate decisions to support manufacturing.
• Action oriented and organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent follow-through skills.
• Excels at interacting and communicating verbally and non-verbally at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Expert at cultivating strong relationships with both vendors and clients.
• Resourceful, flexible, shift priorities quickly to organize and balance workload . 

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing or administrative role.
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience required in manufacturing, construction, or other building trades.
  
  

Dri-Design is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, religion, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.