We are looking to add a Procurement Assistant to our procurement team based out of our headquarters in Green Bay, WI !
Our Procurement Assistant is responsible for effectively resolving invoice issues and discrepancies, processing vendor returns, purchase order expediting, and assisting with buying as needed. This individual will play an integral role in the customer service that our Procurement Department provides to vendors.
Primary Duties:
Purchase Order (PO) Expediting
- Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain updated order status, lead times, and shipping details.
- Update internal systems with current PO information and notify stakeholders of delays.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.
Vendor Returns Management
- Process vendor returns due to damaged, defective, or incorrect goods.
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain return authorizations and arrange for replacements or refunds.
- Track the return process to ensure accurate resolution and update records accordingly.
- Analyze reports to identify dead inventory and unallocated product to return.
Vendor Issue Resolution
- Act as the first point of contact for vendor-related concerns or discrepancies.
- Collaborate with vendors to address issues such as pricing errors, product quality, or invoice mismatches.
- Collaborate with Finance, Receiving, and/or Inventory Control to resolve issues.
Other Duties
- Collaborate with other buyers and procurement team members ensure a smoothly functioning department and communicate any problems concerning daily purchasing activities.
- Provide support to the procurement team and complete additional duties as assigned.
As a Packer Fastener team member you'll also have:
- Hourly Pay + Profit Sharing Bonus Eligible
- Immediate PTO, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
- Profit Sharing Bonus Program (paid annually based on profitability)
- Flexible Schedules
- Company Lap Top
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (eligible the 1st of the month after start date)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Continued Education – Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (with free counseling sessions)
- Career Growth Potential
- Employee Wellness Program (with rewards)
- Free Physical Therapy provided by Packfit Paramount Fitness partnership
- Packer Fastener Apparel and Gifts