Veterans Preferred - Purchasing Assistant
Company: MODIS
Location: Herndon
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Akkodis is seeking a
Purchasing Assistant for a full-time opportunity with a a worldwide
leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test
and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power,
research, medical and industrial markets! This is a HYBRID position
in Herndon, VA, therefore candidates will need to be local. The
Purchasing Assistant will perform purchasing and inventory
activities as well as some forecasting analysis. Candidates should
have 2-4 years of recent buyer/purchasing experience, and
experience in Great Plains ERP is a plus.
The requirements listed below are representative of the
responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for
this position:
Job Functions / Responsibilities:
• 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 & Skills:
• Minimum 2-4 years recent purchasing experience combined with
knowledge of general accounting knowledge
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• 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
Desired Education/Training:
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
or related field or equivalent work experience
If you are interested in this Purchasing Assistant opportunity,
then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at
Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the
position, please contact Chelsi Biskup at
chelsi.biskup@akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life
insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary
benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides
employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets
their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick
Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by
Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting
eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not
apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a
client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains
how we will use your information, please visit
https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains
how we will use your information, please navigate to
https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records
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