Purchasing Assistant

1 Year ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

FOX Factory is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to perform analytical, operational, and administrative tasks supporting managers, analysts, and buyers in the acquisition of goods and services. The role involves monitoring inventory, researching market trends, conducting cost-benefit analysis of vendors, and assisting in negotiations. Key responsibilities include verifying purchase specifications, preparing purchase orders, placing orders with vendors, and completing paperwork. The assistant will also examine acquired goods, process returns for damaged materials, maintain purchasing and payment records, and provide spending figures to the Finance Department. A Bachelor's degree in Business is preferred, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position is based in an office environment.
Must have:
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business
Perks:
  • Competitive wages
  • Great benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Savings Accounts
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with employer matching

Job Details

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee

discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and

bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch

with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

Performs analytical, operational, and administrative tasks in support of managers, analysts, and buyers involved in the purchase or acquisition of goods, assets, processes, patents, copyrights, or possession of other services.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Monitors employer's inventory and ensures stores or warehouses are fully stocked.
  • Conducts research for the buyers to enable them to make good decisions, assesses market trends, and conducts cost-benefit analysis of potential vendors.
  • Sits in on meetings with vendors, takes meeting notes, and provides supplemental comments as the buyer leads the negotiation process.
  • Verifies specifications of purchase requests, prepares purchase orders, places orders to vendors, and completes the corresponding paperwork.
  • Acquires the orders, examines the goods and other materials, and returns any damaged material to the vendor.
  • Prepares and maintains purchasing and payment records, keeps receipts for future reference, and provides accurate spending figures to the Finance Department.
  • Monitors the market trends and advises management on proper pricing strategy.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred 

Experience: 

2+ years of relevant experience required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment 

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer  

Want to know more? Check out this video:

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Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. 

Note:  

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions – including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. 

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.  Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook. 

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