Purchasing Assistant

ATS grew out of the need for American business to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. From our roots as a spinoff enterprise from Caterpillar, ATS has grown into a leading supplier of outsourced factory maintenance, industrial component repair and IT services for top Fortune 500 companies. ATS has improved the performance for the worlds most sophisticated companies and we owe our nearly 20 years of success to our employees. Your time and your knowledge are important, make the most of both. At ATS, we?ve continually empowered our employees to develop their skills and advance in their careers. It?s our philosophy, along with our uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction that has made ATS a success and a great place to work. Advanced Technology Services (ATS) grew out of the need for American business to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. ATS has grown into a leading supplier of outsourced factory maintenance, industrial component repair and IT services for top Fortune 500 companies.

ATS has improved the performance for the world's most sophisticated companies, and we owe our success to our employees. Your time and your knowledge are important - make the most of both. At ATS, we've continually empowered our employees to develop their skills and advance in their careers. It's our philosophy, along with our uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction that has made ATS a success and a great place to work.

ATS has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Assistant.

This individual will be responsible for providing entry-level administrative support in coordination of activities, and performing miscellaneous support services related to the general operation of the Purchasing Department.

Responsibilities will include:
-All duties related to: past due PO's, request for quotes, PO grief, vendor communications, meeting schedules, and all other assignments as designated by a Buyer or the Purchasing Manager -Providing back-up for other members of department as needed -Performing data entry and assisting with the creation of flow charts, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, interoffice memorandums, and documents in a professional manner

Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree and 2 years experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Microsoft Office skills required
-Good organizational and communication skills required -Experience with Customer Service or Supply Chain prefered -SAP experience is a plus - Ability to work independently
- Excellent word processing and presentation graphics skills
- Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously
- High degree of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality
ATS offers a competitive salary and benefits program that includes:
-Medical/dental plans -Prescription drug program -Vision plan -401(k) with company match -Tuition reimbursement -Flexible spending account ATS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.