Purchasing Assistant

Kelly Services has an outstanding opportunity with a large company in Erlanger, KY.General Summary: Support administrative tasks for TBA Procurement Managemt Team.Duration: Contract assignment 6 months II. Essential Job Functions:A. Create RFQ data packages and send to suppliers based on sourcing strategy B. Complete TBA Forms to issue Blanket Purchase Orders, Tooling POs, and Award Letters C. Complete data entry for cost comparison, budget requests, and technical information requests D. Support with KPI tracking to understand latest team status E. Organize procurement data in the company shared drive F. Distribute technical information such as ECIs, CCIs, 2D/3D drawings to suppliersIII. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:Education: ï? High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. ï? Associate’s degree in General Business or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.Experience: ï? Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience required.Personal/Technical Skills: ï? General business knowledge. ï? Strong attention to detail. ï? Good interpersonal skills. ï? Highly motivated, ambitious self starter. ï? Strong administrative and organizational skills. ï? Ability to manage multiple work schedules and calendars. ï? Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.Job DescriptionPurchasing AnalystPurchasing Analyst Page 2ï? Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment. ï? Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and proprietary information. ï? Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. ï? Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external customers. ï? Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment. ï? Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations.Language Skills: ï? Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. ï? Janpanese and Spanish would be helpful, but are not required. Computer/Software: ï? ERP System experience (Oracle preferred). ï? Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).IV. Work Environment/Conditions: Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level. Plant: N/A Travel: 0-5%V. Physical Demands: Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 - 5:00 PMWhy Kelly ® ?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly® Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we’re here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.About Kelly ®At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.