Purchasing Assistant

Company: Kelly
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly is seeking motivated, hardworking individuals for a Purchasing Assistant position in Phoenix, AZ.Position Purpose:The primary purpose of the Purchasing Assistant is issue Purchase Orders for procurement of Real Estate Equipment for the Retail stores.Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:--- Issue commitments for store fixtures, equipment and construction contracts, and change orders utilizing Capital Commitment System to authorized suppliers within authorized limits.--- Communicate with suppliers, Construction Project Managers, Store Design, Store Operations, Merchandising, Accounting, and Maintenance to schedule and expedite deliveries of fixtures and equipment.--- Resolve late or missing shipments and invoice discrepancies. Revise delivery dates and arrange returns and credits.--- Maintain detailed and accurate records and files using Excel spreadsheets on a daily basis.--- Reconcile supplier statements and approve commitments for payment.--- Recommend improvements in the company's internal procurement processes.--- Prepare correspondence and reports, as required.Qualification:--- High school diploma or G.E.D. AA in Business or related field preferred.--- Previous clerical/administrative experience/accounting skills.--- Previous clerical/administrative experience/accounting skills.--- Proficiency in the following software applications: MS Word, Netscape/Outlook Email; MS Excel.--- Able to learn and utilize Safeway's software applications for purchasing capital management.--- Strong communication skills.--- Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.--- Strong sense of urgency, customer service, and ability to work as part of a team.--- Self-motivated, accurate, and good attention to detail.--- Able to read and understand construction documents and blueprints. Retail experience or exposure to commercial real estate development projects and analysis is preferred.Hours:Monday - Friday8AM - 5PMThis position will be remote!Why Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.SDL2017

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