Capleo Global

Purchasing Assistant/Buyer

Capleo Global Mount Prospect, IL

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Performs purchasing and inventory activities as well as some forecasting analysis.

Job Duties

  • Maintains files and records
  • Contributes to the coordination of operations regarding various matters, including assisting with the day-to-day tasks for procurement, warehousing and inventory
  • Provides analyst support for variances, inventory and operations
  • Serves as a back-up person on inventory transactions and tickets
  • Assist with parts shortages given by contract manufacturers
  • Assist buyer/planners across product lines with purchase orders as needed
  • Assist in year-end preparation and activities
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2-4 years recent purchasing experience combined with knowledge of general accounting knowledge
  • Experience purchasing electronics & electronic assemblies is a plus
  • Must be extremely responsive & action-oriented
  • Take charge attitude required
  • Good organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Great Plains ERP software experience is a plus
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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