Tiger Labor and Staffing is currently hiring for an assistant buyer for a manufacturing company in the New Roads area. This is a temp to hire position with great opportunity to grow.

Job responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for accurate entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders.
• In charge of entering, proofing, and maintenance of supplier shipments.
• Provide support to the buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate must have a great work ethic, attention to detail, knowledge of purchasing software such as SAP, MRP, etc, and at least 3 years' experience in a purchasing/buyer role.

• Previous work experience in purchasing 
• Skilled in Microsoft Office/Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of purchasing software is a plus.
• Proficient in time management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a drug and background check.