Purchasing Assistant

Hawkins • Roseville, MN • 10h ago

Description About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ ABOUT THE JOB Support and assist Buyer/Planners with daily activities associated with the procurement of goods and services. Provide cross-functional administrative and project support as requested. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchasing Specific Managing material from suppliers based on supply and demand Obtain and review order confirmations and shipping documents of all purchase orders for accuracy (product, qty, price, ship date). Communicate discrepancies to buyers and/or supplier. Track into stock and direct ship orders to ensure on-time deliveries Expedite orders and communicate with appropriate partners to inform of delays, changes and what is needed to ensure timely delivery for customers. Prepare and receive 3rd party shipments for invoicing. Maintain accurate costing for raw materials Reviews purchase requirements, may generate purchase orders, transmits them to suppliers and maintains a log of purchase orders. Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels Customer Service Resolve customer service issues and complaints by identifying root cause and ensuring appropriate actions are taken. Partner with Quality team to enforce quality objectives and directives as defined by the Quality function, company standards and relevant regulations ABOUT YOU High School diploma or GED required. Post high school education preferred. 1-2 years of experience in purchasing preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to act and operate independently. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Word MRP experience preferred, JDE preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. TRAVEL No travel required. Expected Compensation: $24.00-26.00/hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/ Ref. 2026-086 All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

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