Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Busy manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Purchasing Assistant

Our organization is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to help maintain our supply inventory levels, as well, source and procure job specific materials.

As an assistant, you will aid the Purchasing Manager in researching current/historical price trends for raw materials like Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Galvanized, along with electrical components, hardware, and everything related to a fast-paced manufacturing plant. The assistant will build and maintain relationships with vendors in order to ensure our company always has a source for necessary products. You will coordinate with suppliers, look for better ones, organize and get the best prices at the highest quality, while continually following up with suppliers on lead times, shipments and general availability of products.

Involves working with computers and spreadsheets, and standard accounting software packages You'll need excellent computer and communication skills. You'll often be working under pressure interfacing with several departments constantly.

Preferred Experience:

**1 or more years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

**Excellent computer & communication skills

Send resume and salary requirements - Salary range listed on ad is beginning salary range.Company Description

AFB Manufacturing is a growing 75+ year old family-owned company with the energy of a 10-year-old on Adderall. AFB Manufacturing is an industry leader in our niche market, serving multi-billion dollar companies all over the world. Our specialty protects us from imports, so our team members have no job insecurity relating to offshore competition. We expanded our Garland, Texas manufacturing facility and capacity with all new CNC fabrication equipment in 2022, and the only thing we need are people who care about the quality of their work and want to learn and develop new skills as needs arise.