Role Summary
Thompson Safety is seeking a Purchasing Administrator that possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, demonstrates flexibility and thrives in a fast-paced environment performing administrative and clerical duties that contribute to the overall success of the company.
What you'll do in the role:
- Responsible for Purchase Order (PO) management, which includes ensuring accuracy of pricing, products and quantities, investigating any issues that arise once products are received at locations and accurately/timely closing PO’s in Sage.
- Initiate and respond to phone calls & emails from internal customers, buyers and vendors pertaining to purchase orders, inventory management and delayed/back ordered products.
- Help maintain recordkeeping system for purchasing/supply chain.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the department.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
We'd like you to have:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory/supply chain or customer service preferred.
- Outstanding attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative approach.
- Self-starter, with a desire for career growth.
- Working knowledge of office equipment & systems like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new technologies as needed.
You’ll love working with us because:
- Team environment with strong company culture.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision & disability benefits.
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401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting!
- Paid Time-Off & Paid Holidays.
- Career advancement.
General things to know about the position:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
About Thompson Safety:
At Thompson Safety, our mission is to disrupt the first aid, safety, and fire protection industry through better service, adopting today’s technology and consistently servicing our customers with a customer-centric attitude. As we continue to reach scale in our next chapter of growth, we are looking for ambitious employees to help drive our goal of becoming the first aid, safety, fire protection, and life safety service provider of choice in North America.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.