Purchasing Assistant - Tampa, FL

Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders essential for home building. You will update pricing, manage vendor changes, and add or remove items from purchase orders. Running monthly reports, conducting special research projects, and problem-solving to troubleshoot system errors are key aspects of this role. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with the Purchasing Assistant team and Divisional Purchasing Departments through internal communication systems, email, and phone.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Purchase Orders for home building.
• Update pricing, vendor changes, and manage item additions/deletions in Purchase Orders.
• Run monthly reports and conduct special research projects.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot errors in systems.
• Perform typing and 10-key data entry related to purchase orders.
• Communicate effectively with the Purchasing Assistant team and Divisional Purchasing Departments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in administrative tasks and data entry.
• Strong MS Excel skills with at least 1+ year of experience.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience with multiple computer programs and screens.
• Ability to review documentation and analyze reports.
• Knowledge in purchase order management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in 10-key typing and Excel.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork capabilities.
• Number-oriented mindset.

Work Environment

This role requires working in the office five days per week, located in a cubicle-style office in the Westshore area near International Mall. The corporate building offers amenities such as a gym and café, with numerous nearby restaurants. Employees have access to shuttle services to the airport and local restaurants. The Operations Center supports geographical divisions across states including DE, PA, FL, NC, SC, NJ, and NY, with a team comprising approximately 25 Purchasing Assistants, including Leads and a Manager.