Purchasing Assistant (Logistics)

TL;DR

Purchasing Assistant (Logistics): Managing procurement activities and supporting the purchasing department to ensure efficient material flow with an accent on vendor coordination and administrative support. Focus on optimizing order processing, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Company

A global industrial conglomerate specializing in materials services and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Support the procurement process and order management activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain and update purchasing records and documentation for the department.
• Collaborate with functional departments to ensure qualifications meet job requirements.
• Assist in the administrative handling of purchasing documents and contracts.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills for professional vendor interaction.
• Ability to work within a corporate structure and follow standardized procurement processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and safety standards with diverse healthcare promotion activities.
• Various financial models for pension and retirement support.
• Professional development through structured training and education programs.
• Guaranteed regular working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Open and tolerant work culture promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

Hiring process

• Online application followed by a recruiter screening and preliminary telephone interview.
• Review of qualifications by the functional specialist department.
• Personal interview with HR and the specialist department.
• Contractual agreement and final offer.