Job TitlePrepare purchase orders for all materials needed for clients and jobs, maintain and monitor inventory, purchasing, maintain relationships with vendors, and work with yard crew.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInventory control – Handle damaged or incorrect shipments.Job order processor – using Astro's inventory software, order and track materials for jobs to ensure the arrival of materials prior to job delivery by following the weekly production schedules. Will be go to person for crews if materials are needed to complete job and fill out appropriate forms for additional materials and or crew orders.Purchasing agent – checking available suppliers for a quality product at the best available price.Perform other duties as assigned by the controllerComplies with Astro policies and proceduresRequirementsEducation and/or Experience Any combination of job related experience and/or training which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilitiesPrevious computer, typing and data entry experience requiredAstro provides on-the-job trainingKnowledge, Abilities and Skills Ability to perform tasks accurately, effectively and in a timely mannerMust be able to multitask, possess good communications skillsMust be detailed oriented and have the ability to work under time constraintsAbility to interface with customers, sub-contract crews and company personnelAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions accuratelyAbility to safely perform major job responsibilities with reasonable accommodationsWeight & Lift Requirements Must be able to lift at least 25lbsLifting anything >100lbs requires additional personnel and utilizing a dolly or forklift if possible.