Receptionist/Purchasing Assistant - Georg Fischer LLC, Irvine, CA
Georg Fischer LLC, Irvine, CA
Irvine
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Irvine
Job summary
Join GF Piping Systems, a leader in sustainable piping solutions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Greet clients and direct them to the right person or location.
- Manage phone calls, messages, and assist in scheduling meetings.
- Interface with departments to expedite high-priority orders and resolve issues.
Skills
- High school diploma required; 3 years in purchasing is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with SAP and inventory control systems.
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- Greets clients, visitors, and guests in a professional and courteous manner; identifies the purpose of each visit and directs or escorts individuals to the appropriate person or location.
- Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and assists with scheduling meetings.
- Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
- Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
- Interfaces with the production planning department to expedite the high priority orders through logistical operations.
- Interfaces with management to resolve any procedural problems.
- Obtains quotes, product, and pricing information.
- Produces purchase orders, expedite orders, cancel, or modify orders.
- Maintains stock items to assure accurate material for production.
- Prepares paperwork to return items (i.e. Performa invoices, customs duty drawback applications, freight forwarding)
- Matches P.O. and requisitions.
- Enters inventory items into company database.
- Produces custom reports to use for more detailed analysis.
- Initiates purchase orders for specific commodities.
- Expedite stock items and assist other department personnel as needed.
- Maintains vendor base for purchased items and updates written and computerized records and files for efficient operation, as necessary.
- Maintains written and computerized files for efficient operation.
- Covers reception area with phone coverage.
- Maintains a satisfactory understanding Inventory Control Systems, Sales Order Systems, Purchasing Systems and RMA Systems.
- Purchase and maintain Office supplies.
- Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and neighbors. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our Environmental Management System (EMS).
- All other duties as assigned.
Your profile
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
- Three years’ experience in purchasing or related field, a plus.
- SAP experience, a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Benefits
Clear vision and purpose
"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.
Sustainability and innovation focus
We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.
Excellent learning tools
At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
Great career opportunities
GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.
Health care
GF offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401k with generous company match.
Paid holidays
Paid time off include 12 paid days of company holidays.
Sport activities
We support the purchase of a fitness membership from the center of your choice with a subsidy.
Work perks discount
The discount program includes many different goods and services including appliances, electronics, theme parks, movies and more.
Who we are
GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.
