Ed Herrington Inc is a family-owned and operated building supply company with locations in New York (Hillsdale, Hudson, Chatham, and Millerton), Lakeville, CT and Sheffield, MA. Our ability to provide exceptional service has made it possible for us to develop a company built on customer satisfaction. Our positioning statement, “We share your passion”, is the expression of our core values of helping our customers and employees succeed. Our customers place complete trust in our integrity and rely on us as a consistent source of high-quality products. We strive to “Make It Easy for Our Customers to Do Business with Herrington’s.” Ed Herrington Inc. is currently seeking full-time Purchasing Assistant for daytime schedule Monday – Friday, 7a – 4p. Benefits: Based on employment status - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short- & Long-Term Disability/401(k) Profit Sharing/Employee Discount/Tuition Assistance/Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time. Summary Compiles and maintains records concerned with sourcing, ordering, receiving and storing supplies, commodities and/or merchandise for resale. Verifies accuracy of figures and calculations pertaining to purchasing, receiving and sales transactions by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) + Reviews and verifies data supplied from daily reports and makes appropriate changes daily. + Modifies procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, and inventory. + Modifies product pricing and costs as directed by the Director of Hardlines. + Follows up on all quote requests and other sources material in a timely manner. + Prepares requisitions, purchase orders or other documents for purchasing or requisitioning merchandise. + Places orders with vendors via fax, EDI transmission, or other approved communications system. + Contacts vendors daily for confirmations, shortages, credits, etc. + Prices special orders based on information on confirmations and updates salesperson via email in a timely manner. Checks for Notice to Proceed. + Provides data entry and administrative support to the Director of Hardlines as necessary. + Maintains, as necessary, promotional file for sales flyers. + Participates in all required training assignments and engages into discussions with providers/instructors to enhance knowledge. + Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties. + Supports the goals and objectives of Ed Herrington, Inc. through adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and work requirements for successful completion of all assignments. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the job satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education/Experience Required: Minimum of One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Regular, full time. Must be able to work assigned hours and follow Attendance Policy. Proficient with computer data entry and use of company software programs.