Purchasing Associate II New Hudson, MI **Onsite** Contract $24.14/hr - $25/hr Contract Duration: 12 months and may extend Our manufacturing client in New Hudson MI needs a Purchasing Associate II for a year long contract. **Top 3 qualifications:** ERP experience, Forklift experience, previous purchasing experience **OVERVIEW:** This person will have authority to make purchases based on Purchase requests and stock orders approved in our POR system. They will prepare and send out the purchase requests ensuring that all data is accurate and up to date. They will follow up on outstanding orders as needed and keep requesters up to date on statuses. This position backfills our Shipping and Receiving and will be required at times to perform those functions as needed. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS:** Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to all the following: • This person will be responsible for all basic ordering at our client's site. Will manage the SharePoint purchasing list. • Will be responsible for shop supply ordering. • Will work with all of our client's team members to make sure orders are completed on time and arrive within the desired requested date. • Will back fill Shipping and Receiving when necessary. **EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:** High School Diploma or equivalent is required. **DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Microsoft Office ERP experience required Forklift experience **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Occasional lifting and carrying will be required. **EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:** 40 hour work week. Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines sometimes working Saturday and or Sunday **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** : In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following: Be a team player Have great attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation) Strong work ethic Detail Oriented **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** VMS Sourcing **Specialization:** + Administrative / Clerical