Purchasing Assistant (Onsite)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers, Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
About The Job
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for analysis and payment upload of consolidated invoices, vendor maintenance and provide general back up of all GIP related functions.
Analyze and prepare monthly summary invoices for payment.Provide support to Alfa Laval subsidiaries as needed.Participate in supplier meetings.Maintain vendor master data base, 1099, Alfa Laval Principles for Alfa Laval and its subsidiaries.Maintain QNova contract database.Manage the cell phone ordering, replacement and termination process.Assist in the general day to day activities related to.Address and reconcile any billing discrepancies related to summary invoices.Assist fleet driver with insurance claimsInvestigate and correct errors or inconsistencies in financial entries or reportsPrepare monthly KPI’sProvide ad hoc financial reports, analysis and projects as requestedSupport other team members in day-to-day processesDocument and update standard operating procedures for all owned processesIdentify potential process improvements.Assist with auditor requests.
What You Know
Bachelor’s degree or associates degree in business (preferred)Minimum of High School diploma and 3-5 years of purchasing or experience in lieu of education.
What’s in it for you?
Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The overall salary range for this role is typically $47,000 to $53,000 base.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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