Purchasing Assistant - #261208

Department: Purchasing

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Description

The Purchasing Support Agent plays a key role in managing inventory, supporting vendor relationships, reducing costs, and helping to drive profitability—contributing directly to the company’s continued growth.

This position provides support across the entire Purchasing Department and is responsible for completing daily tasks and projects that align with team goals. Additionally, individual performance objectives will support personal development and offer opportunities for growth within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm vendor receipt of purchase orders and track shipping timelines
• Communicate with vendors to resolve shipping issues or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate pricing by gathering and updating current vendor information
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
• Organize and track both internal and external communications
• Monitor progress on active projects and provide regular updates
• Review open purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries
• Monitor key performance metrics and generate routine reports
• Take initiative on self-directed projects and responsibilities
  
  

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Computer skills including the use of Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently and effectively
• Persistence with the ability to schedule and follow up
• Previous experience in a purchasing department or other related fields is a plus
• Experience with CRM and ERP inventory management software is a plus
  
  
  

Why it's great to build your career with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.

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