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Senior Purchasing Assistant

Open Posted 12 days ago

At a glance

Pay
$48k – $58k/yr
Type
Full Time
Location
Maryville, Tennessee
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Visa sponsorship
DENSO sponsorsFrom recent H-1B filings
Company size
Enterprise (10K+)
Industry
Manufacturing

About the role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs more advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking.
  • Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of the company location or product line assigned. Processes MRO purchase orders.
  • Improves internal processes and documentation to build on efficiency of work and team.
  • Works with internal departments and external suppliers in addressing outstanding issues.
  • Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for the purpose of making recommendations.
  • Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group such as filing, ordering supplies and coordinating miscellaneous department activities.
  • Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers.
  • Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.
  • Typically assists in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiating price reductions
  • Additional responsibilities include New Supplier setup in (JDE, CIGMA and ORACLE)
  • Maintains DENSO to DENSO pricing with support of Business Planning
  • Occasionally support with the mass upload of prices into NAPGWEB during PPR timing and mass supplier communications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associates degree preferred
  • 3+ years of relate experience
  • Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
  • Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
  • Intermediate level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to collect and summarize data
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits Summary

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
  • 401K with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Ongoing Training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
  • Hourly Salary: $23.00-28.00/hr.

About DENSO

DENSO
Manufacturing · Enterprise (10K+)
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