Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Pay: $50,000-$65,000 annually
Industry: Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing and procurement activities within a manufacturing environment. This position will assist with purchasing steel, machine parts, MRO supplies, and other materials while communicating regularly with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of B2B manufacturing purchasing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of phone and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Request pricing and delivery quotes from suppliers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders.
• Purchase raw materials, machine parts, MRO supplies, and other materials.
• Compare suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Expedite orders and communicate changes or delays to internal teams.
• Maintain pricing, lead-time, inventory, and supplier information.
• Review inventory before placing new orders.
• Assist with outside processing work orders.
• Support supplier quality documentation and purchasing records.
• Participate in production meetings and provide updates on supplier lead times and order status.
• Provide general administrative and office support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of B2B manufacturing purchasing experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal communication and professional phone skills.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience sourcing used parts through online marketplaces is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.

Ideal Candidate

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on manufacturing purchasing, procurement, MRO, vendor management, or supply chain experience who enjoys working directly with suppliers and supporting day-to-day production needs.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Victoria Daggett

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