Summary Job title: Purchasing Assistant Job ID: 202598030007 Department: Iowa - 3E Location: IA-Windsor Heights Description Summary: The Entry-Level Purchasing Clerk is primarily responsible for supporting the purchasing team with administrative tasks and facilitating the efficient movement of materials between Hubs and Profit Centers. This role ensures timely transfers, accurate tracking, and clear communication between locations to maintain inventory accuracy and support operational flow. Reports to: Purchasing Manager Minimum Qualifications: + + Previous administrative or office experience preferred + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills + Excellent communication skills – written and verbal + Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment + Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and internal inventory systems + Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree a plus + Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and internal inventory systems Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 75 pounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: + Coordinate and process stock transfers from Hubs to designated Profit Centers + Monitor transfer requests and ensure timely fulfillment and shipment + Communicate with internal teams to confirm material needs and delivery timelines + Enter and update purchase orders and transfer documentation within the system + Assist with resolving transfer discrepancies, backorders, or delivery issues + Maintain accurate records and assist with data entry and reporting CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Disability Insurance + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Teledoc + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave