Procurement Assistant
$41,600–$43,680 year
On-siteDurham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Monitor incoming emails and sales orders to create purchase orders for both inventoried and non-inventoried items, ensuring timely order placement and production flow. Fulfill sales orders by picking items and coordinating pick-up, while managing daily vendor mail, matching invoices to packing slips, and initiating return processes as needed. Refresh NetSuite throughout the day to track open orders, cycle-count inventory to investigate discrepancies, and adjust min/max levels in Zimbis and NetSuite based on usage and demand. Track missing invoices, monitor costs for savings, and research new parts for technicians to maintain appropriate stock levels and avoid obsolete inventory.
Required Qualifications
- 2 - 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control, or a related role
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing purchase orders and receiving goods against packing slips
- Strong reporting skills - comfortable pulling, reviewing, and acting on inventory and purchasing reports
- Experience with ERP/inventory systems (NetSuite or similar) and min/max inventory replenishment
- Solid written and verbal communication skills for vendor and cross-functional coordination
- High attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve inventory and invoice discrepancies
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to keep production flowing
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with NetSuite and/or Zimbis inventory systems
- Familiarity with RMA processing and return shipping workflows
- Prior exposure to cycle counting and inventory reconciliation
- Experience supporting multi-branch or multi-location operations
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