Administrative Assistant- Purchasing at LYON LLC

Montgomery, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MS Excel, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Communication Skills, Customer Service Skills, ERP Systems, Inventory Tracking

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Overview: Clerical Purchasing Assistant provides crucial support for both general office tasks (maintain excel spreadsheets, emails, filing) and purchasing activities (processing POs, vendor communication, inventory tracking, maintaining records, ensuring compliance) requiring strong organization, communication, and software skills to manage documents, and support the purchasing department's goal of acquiring goods efficiently. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: · Create, process, and track purchase orders (POs). · Maintain purchasing logs, databases, and files; verify data for errors. · Monitor stock levels, track deliveries, and reconcile inventory. · Contact suppliers, confirm details, follow up on shipments, and maintain vendor records. · Manage mail, schedule meetings, and general office supply needs. · Other duties as assigned by the Purchasing manager. Required Skills and Abilities: · Highly proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, formulas) Required. · Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management. · Experience with ERP/database systems, (AS400) a plus. · Excellent communication (verbal/written) and customer service skills. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. · This role is critical for the companies purchasing success, dedicated attendance is required. Education and Experience: · High School Diploma or equivalent · 2-3 years previous administrative / purchasing experience preferred. Shift and Schedule: · Full-time-Monday through Friday- 8:00am-4:30pm cst, flexibility to work outside the listed hours. Physical Demands: · Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods. · Ability to lift to 15 pounds as needed. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation $40,000-$50,000/annually The compensation range may vary based on experience, education, comparable job and industry skills. Benefits · 401(k) matching · Company-paid life insurance · Health insurance · Holiday pay · Vacation/Paid time off · Dental insurance · Vision insurance · Supplemental term life insurance Lyon is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant - Purchasing is responsible for creating, processing, and tracking purchase orders, as well as maintaining purchasing logs and databases. This role also involves monitoring stock levels, tracking deliveries, and managing vendor communications.