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Sales and Purchasing Assistant
Are you a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy supporting both sides of the business equation buying and selling? This Purchasing & Sales Assistant role for an Specialty Chemical Manufacturer might be the perfect fit for you. In this position, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Purchasing and Sales teams, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
What you'll do:
Purchasing:
- Research and source products: Find the best possible sources for the products we need, assisting Account Managers in making informed decisions.
- Manage data: Enter information accurately into our systems, manage pricing schedules, and keep data organized and up to date.
- Resolve purchasing issues: Handle routine problems like discrepancies and ensure smooth invoice processing.
- Maintain vendor relationships: Build positive connections with suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Assist with onboarding new vendors: Get new suppliers up and running efficiently in our systems.
- Investigate and propose solutions: Address vendor concerns and suggest ways to improve processes and relationships.
Sales:
- Assist Account Managers: Help them close deals by providing on-the-ground support.
- Calculating Commissions: Assist with commission, pricing and mark-up approvals based on documented process.
- Coordinate training: Arrange Vendor training for Account Managers to ensure they stay up-to-date on products.
- Report on progress: Provide daily/weekly updates on performance to keep the team informed.
What you bring:
- 3-5 years of business experience, preferably with 1-2 years in purchasing (manufacturing experience a plus).
- Strong systems orientation you're comfortable navigating various software and adept at learning new ones.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills you'll work with everyone from colleagues to vendors and customers.
- Independent and proactive you take initiative and ownership of tasks with a sense of urgency.
- Detail-oriented and analytical accuracy and attention to detail are key.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills be ready to tackle challenges and find solutions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (Great Plains experience a plus).