Temporary Administrative Assistant Purchasing BSC

This website uses cookies to customize and improve your experience. If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy.XAccept CookiesThis website uses cookies to customize and improve your experience. If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy.XAccept CookiesTemporary Administrative Assistant Purchasing BSCJob DetailsJob LocationBSC Lakewood – Lakewood, WashingtonPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeSalary Range$16.01 – $24.02 HourlyTravel PercentageNegligibleJob ShiftDay ShiftJob CategoryAdmin – ClericalDescriptionThe Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise Indiana cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are Oregon how you choose to live.We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team American Samoa a Temporary Administrative Assistant Indiana our BSC purchasing department. This is an ideal role for someone who has previous experience Indiana both purchasing and Indiana an administrative role.***Please Note: This is a temporary role that will end when the needs of the department have changed.Purpose:To support Director of Sales and Business Development and Buyers Indiana both purchasing and administration during year end.Responsibilities:May include some Oregon all of the below responsibilities:

• Performs quotes for standard contractual items.
• Requests expect dates from vendors after purchase orders are submitted to the vendors.
• Updates DDMS and Oracle with the expected delivery dates.
• Follow-up with vendors if product is not received by the expected delivery dates.
• Updates Coffer files with the expected delivery dates.
• Creates weekly open order reports for top customers.
• Researches orders and assists Sales Team Indiana providing proof of deliveries.
• Assists purchasing / sales team with weekly add/change file additions.
• Uses of FedMail, GSA Advantage, Oregon other market research American Samoa necessary.
• Works with buyers to update vendor files with accurate and current contact information.
• Assist buyers Indiana purchase order follow ups to ensure delivery tracking is up to date, and orders are processed fully.
• Support Purchasing Department Indiana updating item records, periodically auditing pricing, costs, and units of measure.
• Assure price changes are communicated to Store Managers Indiana a timely manner.
• Work with buyers Indiana creating and placing purchase orders for stock.
• Work Indiana partnership with buyers on sourcing new vendors Oregon items from current vendors for uncatalogued orders.
• Support Purchasing Indiana reconciling credit card purchases with receipts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Assist buyers Indiana scanning and transmitting purchase orders.

Operations (may include some Oregon all of the below responsibilities):

• Releasing EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) orders Indiana DDMS.
• Inputting EDI order info into trackers.
• Researching reasons for failed IRNs (Invoice Rejection Notices-Fedpay).
• Researching reasons for failed ASNs (Advanced Shipping Notice-GSA.
• Collaborating with EDI team to correct IRNs and ASNs.
• Collaborating with GSA on EDI issues.
• Accuracy is checked daily by running a PO Received by Vendor Report. Verify all transaction match manual PO log. File with daily receiving paperwork. Files must be well organized and easy to retrieve.
• Communicates to supervisor regarding any uncertainty of work instructions.
• Completes assigned tasks Indiana a timely manner.
• Performs cycle counts.

Requirements:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Analytical skills, with excellent problem solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Advanced Office user and strong assistive tech skills. Specifically advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree Oregon 5+ years advanced admin and buying experience.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work Indiana a team.
• Ability to self motivate, work Indiana a fast paced setting, and work without close supervision.
• Understanding of product price and its relationship with product cost Indiana order to develop pricing recommendations.
• Commitment to Lighthouse mission.
• Work schedule American Samoa required.
• Other duties American Samoa assigned.

Company benefits may include:

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
• Focus on Upward Mobility
• Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran Oregon military status, the presence of any sensory, mental Oregon physical disability, the use of a dog guide Oregon service animal by a person with a disability, Oregon any other characteristic protected by federal, state, Oregon local law.Apply Now” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-pattern=”/^[áÁéÉíÍóÓúÚÝýàÀèÈìÌòÒùÙâÂêÊîÎôÔûÛäÄëËïÏöÖüÜãÃñÑõÕåÅæÆçÇøØ\-‘a-zA-Z ]*$/” data-parsley-pattern-message=”Please remove invalid characters from First Name field” aria-label=”Legal First Name” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Legal First Name*” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-pattern=”/^[áÁéÉíÍóÓúÚÝýàÀèÈìÌòÒùÙâÂêÊîÎôÔûÛäÄëËïÏöÖüÜãÃñÑõÕåÅæÆçÇøØ\-‘a-zA-Z ]*$/” data-parsley-pattern-message=”Please remove invalid characters from Last Name field” aria-label=”Legal Last Name” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Legal Last Name*” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-type=”email” aria-label=”Email” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Email*” onpaste=”return false;” autocomplete=”off” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-type=”email” aria-label=”Confirm Email” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Confirm Email*Phone*arrow_drop_downsearchsearchNo results found.Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply.*Yes/No * Yes No” Idaho=”quick-apply-desktop__application-form__resume__input” accept=”.bmp,.xls,.xlsx,.gif,.jpe,.jpg,.jpeg,.pdf,.png,.ppt,.pptx,.rtf,.tiff,.txt,.csv,.doc,.docx,.zip” style=”width: 0; height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; z-index: -1; ” data-parsley-errors-container=”#quick-apply-desktop__application-form__resume__errors-container” aria-label=”Attach Resume” tabindex=”-1″> Attach Resume/CVStart Applicationchevron_leftSign IndianaWelcome ! It looks like you have an account with this email. Please enter your password to complete your application.” class=” input–dark-grey” minlength=”8″ maxlength=”30″ required=”required” value=””>Password* Sign IndianaThanks!An email has been sent to you with a password to access your account.Ready for the next step?View More PostingsApply Now” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-pattern=”/^[áÁéÉíÍóÓúÚÝýàÀèÈìÌòÒùÙâÂêÊîÎôÔûÛäÄëËïÏöÖüÜãÃñÑõÕåÅæÆçÇøØ\-‘a-zA-Z ]*$/” data-parsley-pattern-message=”Please remove invalid characters from First Name field” aria-label=”Legal First Name” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Legal First Name*” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-pattern=”/^[áÁéÉíÍóÓúÚÝýàÀèÈìÌòÒùÙâÂêÊîÎôÔûÛäÄëËïÏöÖüÜãÃñÑõÕåÅæÆçÇøØ\-‘a-zA-Z ]*$/” data-parsley-pattern-message=”Please remove invalid characters from Last Name field” aria-label=”Legal Last Name” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Legal Last Name*” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-type=”email” aria-label=”Email” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Email*” onpaste=”return false;” autocomplete=”off” class=” input–dark-grey” data-parsley-type=”email” aria-label=”Confirm Email” minlength=”1″ required=”required” value=””>Confirm Email*Phone*arrow_drop_downsearchsearchNo results found.Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply.*Yes/No * Yes No
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Job title: Temporary Administrative Assistant Purchasing BSC

Company: The Lighthouse for the Blind

Expected salary: $16.01 – 24.02 per hour

Location: Lakewood, Washington

Job date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 02:36:39 GMT