Purchasing Assistant-Construction Industry

Create and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, deliveries, and shipment status; Maintain purchasing records, pricing, supplier data, and receiving documentation within the ERP system. Review requisitions for accuracy and support inventory replenishment to prevent shortages and overstock. Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and information flow. Reconcile purchase orders and invoices, resolving discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and terms. Source and manage suppliers for materials, services, contracts, and capital equipment. Resolve supplier-related issues and support quotation reviews, pricing analysis, and supplier evaluations. Procure operational materials and services to support business needs. Support urgent purchasing requests, monitor inventory levels, and assist with stock management. Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and delivery expectations are met. Participate in supplier performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure procurement activities and documentation comply with company policies and procedures. Provide backup support to the Senior Buyer during absences and peak workload periods. 1+ year of experience in a buyer/purchasing/procurement role ~ Post secondary in procurement, business administration, supply chain or related ~ Experience within the Steel manufacturing industry is a strong asset ~ Proficiency with MS Outlook, specifically MS Excel ~ Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. the individual's skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.