Purchasing Assistant (Direct Hire Read ad 1st)

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Our wonderful client is seeking someone with stable experience as a purchasing assistant

We are looking for someone with strong experience in this field not someone that is open to learning this new role.
Other than learning the clients material we need someone that can hit the ground running.

Cloudbase Suite and Strong excel experience is required and not negotiable

Experience must be from a distribution or manufacturing company

Must have Strong computer skills including excel and ERP experience

Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay is depending on experience $28-$30 per hour

This position is not remote or Hybrid it is in office

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Pricing Analyst/Purchasing Assistant to support both procurement and pricing operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong quantitative skills with industry insight to optimize pricing structures enhance margin performance and support competitive positioning. This role plays a crucial part in helping the company meet profitability goals while maintaining a competitive edge in the industrial piping market.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Support

• Assist with creating and managing purchase orders

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing availability and delivery timelines.

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking processes based on reorder points.

• Track inbound shipments and resolve delivery discrepancies or issues.

• Maintain procurement records and supplier information in ERP systems.

Pricing Strategy & Analysis

• Develop and implement pricing models based on cost analysis market dynamics and competitor benchmarks.

• Analyze historical sales data and customer trends to identify pricing opportunities and risks.

• Propose pricing adjustments for key product based on margin targets and market shifts.

Cost & Margin Management

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure current and accurate cost data for pricing decisions.

• Monitor product cost changes (e.g. resin price fluctuations) and update pricing models accordingly.

• Support gross margin improvement initiatives across product categories.

Customer & Contract Pricing

• Maintain and manage customer-specific price lists bids and volume-based pricing structures.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy in customer quotations and large project pricing.

• Work with the sales team to evaluate the profitability of key accounts and proposals.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Conduct competitor pricing audits and market surveys.

• Provide periodic reports on pricing effectiveness customer responsiveness and competitive trends.

• Support executive decision-making with insights on pricing performance and elasticity.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain pricing tools and ERP systems to ensure data integrity and streamlined workflows.

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve pricing workflows and governance processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Business Degree Experience in Supply Chain or related field (required).

Experience

• 25 years of experience in pricing finance data analysis or a related field.

• Prior experience in the industrial distribution construction materials or plumbing supply sectors is highly desirable.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP etc.); experience with Cloudsuite Distribution is a plus.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP NetSuite Epicor).

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.

• Excellent organizational communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment

Fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
May require occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Benefits

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays

CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status as disabled veteran marital status or any other legally- protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.



CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.

Background and drug test required

CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status as disabled veteran marital status or any other legally- protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.



CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.

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