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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 46 minutes ago

Assistant Purchasing Manager

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider. The Assistant Purchasing Manager is responsible for purchasing merchandise or commodities for resale and documents the process.

Agriculture

Responsibilities

Manages vendors to obtain product allocations and coordinates with Purchasing Manager to allocate product

Builds and maintains an allocation template

Communicates allocations to the locations on a timely basis

Coordinates with vendors, buyers and locations to maintain and update consignment inventory

Develops and produces reports requested by Purchasing Manager or leadership

Conducts meetings with vendors and compiles product and marketing information in the absence of the Purchasing Manager

Utilizes Helena's requisition and purchasing system in order to fill in for buyers as necessary

Prepares purchase orders for procurement of goods

Determines or makes recommendations about transferring goods between locations instead of making a direct purchase from the vendor

Communicates with locations so they can make informed buying decisions and assists in determining the type of product needed for the appropriate season

Communicates product information and needs between divisions and vendors

Authorizes payment of invoices and/or return of merchandise

Resolves any discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, credit memos and received reports

May be required to drive a company vehicle

Manages other members of the team

Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

Other work-related duties as assigned by leader

Reliable and regular attendance is required

Follows all company policies and procedures

Qualification

Vendor managementAnalytical skillsPurchasing system knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeLeadership skillsCustomer serviceEnglish proficiencySpanish proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

Three years of related work experience is required

Experience may be considered in lieu of education

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to read, write and speak in English is required

Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required

Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena

Reliable and regular attendance is required

Follows all company policies and procedures

Preferred

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!

Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).

Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.

Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.

Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.

Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.

Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.

Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.

Education Assistance.

And much more!

Company

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.

Founded in 1957

Collierville, Tennessee, USA

5001-10000 employees