Senior Purchasing Assistant
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Before you apply
LocationGeorgetown, KY
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentSupply Chain
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
4–6+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement operations experience, including complex/blanket/service POs and vendor escalations
Proven ERP/e-procurement super-user experience and demonstrated reporting/analytics capability
Associates Degree in Supply Chain or related field
Bachelors Degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid holidays
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
About the company
We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!
What’s In It For You?
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Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
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Paid Time Off
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
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Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
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14 Paid Company Holidays
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401(k) with Company Contribution
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Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Summary
Manages day-to-day purchasing support for assigned categories, plants, or business units. Handles RFQ events, vendor onboarding, and maintenance of sourcing lists and data; maintains robust logs and compliant documentation; and prepare comprehensive RFQs/bid tabs. Serves as a system super-user, mentors junior staff, drives process improvements, and resolves issues that fall outside routine guidelines, escalating only high-risk matters to buyers or management.
Responsibilities
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Create and issue RFQs on a daily basis.
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Compare and analyze multiple quotes; prepare bid tabs and make recommendations within guidelines.
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Monitor and follow up on open RFQs; expedite critical materials and coordinate alternates/substitutions when needed.
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Processes vendor onboarding.
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Maintain sourcing lists and data.
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Prepare routine reports.
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Create item master data; validate pricing, terms, and coding accuracy. Maintain and update item/vendor master data (lead times, MOQs, pricing lists).
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Develops vendor contacts and performs limited sales functions.
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Under supervision, performs work that is varied and may be somewhat difficult in nature but involves limited responsibility for final decision.
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Originality or ingenuity is required.
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Knows and applies fundamental concepts and procedures.
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Other duties.
What You Need
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4–6+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement operations experience, including complex/blanket/service POs and vendor escalations.
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Proven ERP/e-procurement super-user experience and demonstrated reporting/analytics capability.
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Associates Degree in Supply Chain or related field required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
Legal
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.
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