GMS

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Purchasing Assistant

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Job Summary

Assist the purchasing manager with procurement requests for supplies, services, and equipment for yards. Use the Trend/InFor purchasing system to manage DOs and POs, confirm pricing and due dates, track backorders, maintain open order reporting, and coordinate with vendors, Sales, AP, and Receiving on shipping or product issues. Maintain accurate order data, resolve late/unconfirmed orders, and support special projects in a safe, orderly workplace.

Location: Honolulu

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Use the Trend/InFor purchasing system to manage DOs and coordinate vendor communication, sales team updates, and DO header updates for FOB terms and shipping method.
•Maintain accurate PO/DO information in Trend, confirm pricing and delivery details, enter ETAs, and manage open order reporting daily.
•Identify and address late, unconfirmed, unprinted, and backordered POs; handle sales team inquiries on PO/DO due dates.
•Coordinate with vendors, AP, and Receiving on inbound shipping errors, missing product, or freight damage when the vendor arranged freight, and prioritize POs for receiving using backorder reports.
•Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work area; complete special projects as assigned and may require heavy lifting.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 20 - 24.42 hourly

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401k

Key Requirements

•High school diploma.
•Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
•Strong Microsoft Office skills.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team, establishing effective relationships across the organization.
•Professional communication skills and ability to self-manage, prioritize, multitask, and problem-solve.

Experience:2+ years

Education:High School

Skills:Trust and integrityServant leadershipTeamworkSelf-managementProfessional communication

Tech Stack:TrendInforMicrosoft OfficePODOTSW

Company Brief

GMS

Distributes specialty building materials, including drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and insulation, to residential and commercial contractors. Operates a broad network of local branches serving construction and renovation markets across North America.

Industry: Wholesale & Distribution

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Tucker, United States

Founded: 1971

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