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**Biewer Lumber is hiring a** **Purchasing Assistant****! We are a growing company committed to developing our talent—apply now to grow your career with us. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we pride ourselves on "Delivering the Best" quality in all our products. We continue to expand our footprint in the lumber industry through our sawmills, treatment facilities, and logistics division, providing a stable environment for your career to thrive.** **Purchasing Assistant Summary:** Process purchasing department documents related to inventory and material information, and administratively support the buyer procurement functions. **Purchasing Assistant Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** Verify purchase order prices, terms, freight, and other charges. Resolve billing and receiving discrepancies with suppliers when necessary. Update the inventory management system with order details. Track orders to ensure timely delivery. Process invoices for accounts payable. Maintain good communication regarding the flow of materials and customer specifications between suppliers, manufacturing facilities, sales force and internally with the purchasing department. Run reports for forecasting analysis, provide sales and procurement data, and other analytics as needed. Assist with reporting purchasing metrics. Provide ideas, innovation, and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities. **Purchasing Assistant Basic Qualifications:** Analytical ability to research, collect, and process information. Experienced in problem-solving skills. Good organization, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills. Customer service-driven. Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Google applications, ability to navigate and acquire skills to use internal systems and advanced spreadsheet skills. **Certifications, Education, and Experience:** Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience in accounting or purchasing. **Work Environment:** In-office, business office work setting. *This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties and other duties may be assigned by management.*
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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Skills for this role
AccountingSalesCommunication
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