<p>Purchasing Assistant</p> <p>We are looking for a person to help manage daily purchasing tasks in our busy Tooling department. Attention to detail is very important, watching for notes and reviewing all data.</p> <p>Productivity, Inc is a distributor of Machine Tools, Tooling and Accessories, Industrial Supplies, Robotics, and Services that help organizations overcome production challenges, streamline their operations and increase profitability.</p> <p>Why this job?</p> <ul> <li>$24.00-26.50/hr depending on relevant experience & qualifications </li><li>Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Day 1 of Employment </li><li>401k with Match </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off </li><li>Full-time - 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Manage daily purchasing tasks, including creating and issuing POs, online ordering, and stock purchasing support. </li><li>Respond to expedite requests from sales and customers. </li><li>Review portals for project items and protected stock orders. </li><li>Monitor and maintain blanket POs and suggest items for inclusion. </li><li>Coordinate stock transfers between MN and branch locations. </li><li>Prepare reports such as Open Transfers and Open Orders. </li><li>Handle inventory stock requests and manage protected stock agreements. </li><li>Provide backup support for Expediting, Warehouse, and Receiving. </li><li>Create and maintain process documentation. </li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read and comprehend a packing slip, purchase order, invoice and other business forms and the ability to perform basic arithmetic; skill level normally acquired through the completion of high school. At least 1 year of general office experience. </li><li>Ability to speak professionally and tactfully with internal customers and vendors. </li><li>Ability to focus on detail. </li><li>Computer knowledge. Basic typing skills. </li></ul> <p>Why our company?</p> <p>For more than 50 years, our company has grown and evolved - always looking for the next best way to support our customers; by keeping up with new and changing products, technologies and services.</p> <p>Productivity is known for impressive customer service and integrity within our industry. That reputation is only achieved by hiring the right people, treating them with respect, providing excellent customer service, and acting with integrity where our employees are concerned. We are a stable, established company, and we've been around for a long time! Over the years, we have continued to grow, learn, evolve, and expand, providing growth opportunities to our long-term employees.</p> <p>IND123</p>