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Purchasing/Customer Service Representative January 29, 2025

Located in Cedar Grove, NJ

Pay: $30.00

Job Title: Purchasing Representative

Location: Cedar Grove, NJ

Pay rate: $30-$33/HR per hour based on Experience

Schedule: Monday – Thursday8:00am-5:30pm

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Medical, Vision, Dental- Benefit Eligibility
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401k eligibility
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Job Description

Prepare purchase orders or request bids by typing, processing, or entering data for all orders and record-keeping.
Operate office equipment and computers, such as typewriters, calculators, scanners, printers, faxes, and time clocks.
Process requisitions by assessing inventory needs and exploring purchasing options.
Purchase necessary supplies.
Keep office supplies well-organized and stocked according to management instructions.
Send purchase orders to vendors via phone, fax, mail, or email.
Confirm orders with vendors and check on the status of purchases.
Contact vendors to resolve discrepancies in order quantities or product quality.
Work with all departments to solve any issues related to required purchases.
Assist other departments to ensure timely and smooth procurement of goods and services.
Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within the designated budget and authority.
Assist in developing and improving purchasing and inventory tracking systems.
Copy data and compile reports and records.
Use computer systems to input and retrieve data.
Communicate with vendors to obtain product details, such as pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

Associate's degree with 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or materials control, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing setting (3-5 years).
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
Good phone communication skills.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Able to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Able to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Capable of solving problems with several variables in routine situations.
Must have good interpersonal skills and work well with others.

How to Apply

Parsippany, NJ
1304
363 Route 46 West
Building 1
Fairfield, NJ 07004