Purchasing Assistant Job Listing at Rexel USA, Inc in Fall River, MA (Job ID C4A5AD6F-99BD-4)

Description

Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.

A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn and enjoy the work we do.

Our values are the foundation for how we operate with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We strive to Deliver the Best Customer Experience, Join Forces for Success, Encourage Innovation, Engage People to Develop Their Talents, Trust Each Other, and Enjoy Making a Difference.

If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join  Rexel Energy Solutions as a  Purchasing Assistant!

Summary

The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement team by assisting with the purchasing process, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

What You'll Do

• Assist in processing purchase orders and requisitions accurately and promptly
• Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries
• May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and track deliveries
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and specifications
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the purchasing team of low stock or discrepancies
• Help resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries, or invoices
• Prepare reports and documentation related to purchasing activities as required
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School or GED    
• 1+ years of experience
• Preferred experience in purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Effective communication skills with peers and branch personnel
• Solid mathematical skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    None
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force:    

• Up to 10 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds    None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Purchasing Assistant 

154779

Fall River, MA 

Rexel Energy Solutions

Branch Support Staff

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We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547