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If you’re driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Rexel Energy Solutions as a Purchasing Assistant!

THE POSITION OF PURCHASING ASSISTANT WILL BE BASED OUT OF OUR FALL RIVER, MA LOCATION!

Summary
The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement team by assisting with the purchasing process, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in processing purchase orders and requisitions accurately and promptly
• Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries
• May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and track deliveries
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and specifications
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the purchasing team of low stock or discrepancies
• Help resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries, or invoices
• Prepare reports and documentation related to purchasing activities as required
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• 1+ years of experience
• Preferred experience in purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Effective communication skills with peers and branch personnel
• Solid mathematical skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force:

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

• Assist in processing purchase orders and requisitions accurately and promptly
• Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries
• May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and track deliveries
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and specifications
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the purchasing team of low stock or discrepancies
• Help resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries, or invoices
• Prepare reports and documentation related to purchasing activities as required
• Other duties as assigne