Procurement Assistant

Job Description

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops have an immediate need for a full-time Experienced Procurement Assistant.

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Countertop Order Management

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• Answer and respond to emails and phone calls from designers regarding laminate countertop orders.

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• Review laminate countertop work orders for accuracy and completeness.

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• Confirm laminate material availability and lead times with suppliers.

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• Enter purchase orders accurately and maintain documents.

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• Work with designers to confirm material selections, order requirements, and estimated completion dates.

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• Track laminate countertop and postform countertop orders from placement through completion.

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Purchasing & Materials Management

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• Order HPL laminate sheets, stock postform countertops, and other related countertop materials.

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• Order board stock for mill inventory and commercial projects.

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• Order daily based on shop requirements.

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• Purchase:

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• Edgebanding: stock or special orders

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• Tools: Drill guns, drill bits, saw blades, routers, utility knives

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• Shop supplies: Tape, shrink wrap, safety glasses, gloves, back supports, sandpaper, markers,

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• Production related materials: Brad nails, staples, Glue (assembly & pellets, Coordinate Blade sharpening

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• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock based on requirements

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• Maintain purchasing records and order tracking/completion logs.

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Vendor Relations

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• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.

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• Get quotes to support cost effective purchasing.

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• Follow up on open orders and resolve order delays or material discrepancies.

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Production Support

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• Review orders and material requirements with laminate or Mill shop personnel.

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• Coordinate material deliveries to meet production schedules.

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• Help make sure all required materials are available before work begins.

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• Support production planning by monitoring incoming materials and shipment status.

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• Work closely with designers, vendors, and shop personnel to make sure projects are completed on time.

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Administrative Responsibilities

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• Maintain accurate order tracking and purchasing logs.

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• Monitor open purchase orders and delivery schedules.

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• Update order status information and communicate changes to internal teams.

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• File and maintain purchasing and vendor documentation.

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