The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement team by assisting with purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely ordering and delivery of goods and materials. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to start a career in procurement, supply chain, or operations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Work with the company's purchasing managers based on receiving needs and requirements for production and office products
• Keep the KRC Independence, KY shop in a clean and well-organized condition, including directing vendors who perform janitorial, landscaping, or other maintenance services
• Perform purchasing functions once trained and as directed by the Purchasing Manager, such as issuing purchase orders (POs), invoice creation, pricing verification, payment authorization, and complete entries into the accounting system
• Input and maintain an online database of all products; maintain daily inventory update
• Perform inventory cycle counts, spot counts, and the month-end reconciliation process as directed; research any variances and report to Purchasing the appropriate inventory adjustments
• Manage the KRC Projects Division fleet vehicle maintenance and inventory.

Skills:

• Experience in purchasing and inventory control management preferred
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• ERP experience (Epicor preferred)
• Experience and proficiency in database management, analyzing, and reporting data regarding inventory
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to exercise independent judgment
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong collaboration skills

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school; some college is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, record-keeping software
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by KRC automotive insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employee purposes.

KRC MACHINE TOOL SOLUTIONS OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Health Insurance, Vision, Life, Dental, Long & Short-Term Disability, 401k Profit Sharing
• Referral Bonus Program of $5000
• A Positive Work Environment

ABOUT KRC MACHINE TOOL SOLUTIONS

KRC Machine Tool Solutions is a provider of machine tools and services specializing in helping customers maximize their production requirements through unique solutions. Established in 1989, we are known nationwide as the premier provider in the areas of unique machine builds, CNC retrofitting, machine rebuilding, and machine tool services and repair. At KRC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the most talented leaders in the Machine Tool Industry. We are looking for passionate people to join our team who are excited to help us build the future generation of this industry. Our passion is in solving customers’ problems and creating unique solutions that no other company can provide. In order to accomplish our goal of being the best, we understand our people have to be our #1 asset, and we are fully committed to investing in your success.