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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive! We offer career growth and development, and we want to talk to you!
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative and operational support for Velocity’s purchasing department in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.
Area(s) of Responsibility
- Expedite, track, and update purchase orders
- Assist buyers with vendor quote entry
Essential Functions
- Assist buyers with expediting, tracking and updating purchase order details
- Assist buyers with updating the Open Order report
- Assist buyers with vendor quote entry
- Support the purchasing team with administration duties, where applicable
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Required skills & experience:
- 1+ years of office or purchasing experience
- Computer literate
- Able to communicate in English, written and oral
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills & experience:
- Familiar with complex ERP systems
- Fluent in English
Required Traits
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Organized
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem Solver
- Able to multitask
Company traits
- Is amazing
- Demonstrates mutual respect and trust
- Acts courageously
- Owns own outcomes
