Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant - NEEDED NOW!! - Simi Valley California

Company: Company Confidential
Location: Simi Valley, California
Posted On: 10/30/2009

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It is time for a change, and CDI can help!

We have an immediate need for a Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position reports to the Supply Chain - Purchasing Manager and

provides general administrative support to the Purchasing Department. Duties are as follows:



Purchasing Assistant / Jr. Buyer to support Purchasing Group with

day-to-day PO data entry, change orders, amendments, documentation in a

fast pace R&D environment.

Assist in solving procurement discrepancies: invoice reconciliation

working with A/P, suppliers and internal departments.

* Review, expedite and track all open Purchase Orders to ensure timely

arrival of materials supporting program schedules

* Should be comfortable contacting suppliers and working through PO issues (cost, quality, scheduled deliveries); prioritize work. Assist in

projects as may be assigned.

* Responsible for obtaining PO acknowledgements from suppliers.

* Coordinate with QA and Purchasing to manage discrepant material return

process.

* Assist Receiving and Purchasing to resolve supplier shipment

discrepancies.

* Administer supplier performance reporting and distribution.

* Help maintain supplier file documentation.

* Perform as back-up buyer within Purchasing Dept. as required





15. QUALIFICATIONS AND NECESSARY BACKGROUND:

A College degree is required. Experience in Buying, planning, or

expediting within an Aerospace environment is preferred. Prior

experience or training with CINCOM ERP system is desirable.

* Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Must be able to effectively coordinate and communicate requirements

with suppliers to ensure timely arrival of materials.

* Must have proficient PC skills and must have experience using email,

internet and Microsoft Office applications.

* Hands-on experience with a computerized purchase order system (CINCOM)

is preferred.

* Knowledge of material return procedures is preferred.

* Should have strong attention-to-detail skills.

* Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload.

* Must work with limited supervision.

* Must take responsibility for establishing and maintaining positive

relationships with management, peers, suppliers and customers.

* Must be able to take direction, learn quickly and ask questions when

tasks are unclear.

* Must able to create reports and documents using Excel, Word and

PowerPoint as may be required.

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