Purchasing Assistant

Lewiston, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purchasing Assistant Lewiston
Sofidel America is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team at our LewistonID facility. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is local to the area and seeking a long-term opportunity in a stable fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Purchasing Assistant you will support the purchasing process for assigned categories
of goods aiming to generate value for the business and contribute to operational efficiency
in alignment with company strategies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers to meet internal stakeholder expectations and cost objectives.
Manage procurement for assigned categories based on technical specifications and business needs.
Support the development of economies of scale and supplier relationship optimization.
Participate in the supplier selection and evaluation process.
Monitor supplier compliance with company and operational requirements.
Implement purchasing best practices to drive efficiency and consistency.
Collaborate with the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and cross-functional teams to ensure effective purchasing operations.
Promote and uphold Sofidels safety-first culture across all processes.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Purchasing Supply Chain Management preferred or a related field (or equivalent business experience).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Highly organized and capable of multitasking and working independently.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
Strong customer service orientation (internal and external).

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
Comprehensive medical benefits package.
Paid time off (PTO) and vacation time.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Career advancement opportunities in a global industry leader.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sofidel America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
complying with all federal state and local employment laws and providing a workplace
free of discrimination.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Purchasing Assistant LewistonSofidel America is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team at our LewistonID facility. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is local to the area and seeking a long-term opportunity in a stable fast-paced manufacturing envir...

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers to meet internal stakeholder expectations and cost objectives.
Manage procurement for assigned categories based on technical specifications and business needs.
Support the development of economies of scale and supplier relationship optimization.
Participate in the supplier selection and evaluation process.
Monitor supplier compliance with company and operational requirements.
Implement purchasing best practices to drive efficiency and consistency.
Collaborate with the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and cross-functional teams to ensure effective purchasing operations.
Promote and uphold Sofidels safety-first culture across all processes.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Purchasing Supply Chain Management preferred or a related field (or equivalent business experience).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Highly organized and capable of multitasking and working independently.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
Strong customer service orientation (internal and external).

Benefits Include: