Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Company: Southern Rewinding
Location: Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time | Entry-Level
About Us:
Southern Rewinding is a trusted provider of electric motor repair, rewinding, and industrial services. We take pride in delivering quality workmanship, fast turnaround times, and excellent customer service to our clients across the region. We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our growing team.
Position Summary:
The Purchasing Assistant will support the purchasing department by handling administrative and clerical tasks related to ordering, tracking, and managing supplies, equipment, and materials. This is an entry-level position ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn about purchasing and supply chain processes in an industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Communicate with vendors to request quotes, confirm pricing, and follow up on orders.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management of restocking needs.
- Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- File and organize purchasing documentation and vendor information.
- Perform data entry into purchasing and inventory management systems.
- Assist with general administrative duties as needed.
Specific Qualifications
Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent (some college or business coursework a plus).
- Previous office, administrative, or purchasing experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Company Overview
Why IES Infrastructure? IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you're overlooking other significant factors - work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.
- Health & dental insurance
- Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
- Vacation and holidays
- 401k
Company CultureCommitment to Excellence - Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity - Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety - Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication - Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction - Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity - Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency - No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork - Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.
All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.