Purchasing Assistant – Entry Level

Overview

Join our dynamic procurement team as a Purchasing Assistant – Entry Level, where your enthusiasm and attention to detail will drive our supply chain success! In this vital role, you will support the purchasing process by managing vendor relationships, assisting with inventory control, and ensuring seamless procurement operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop foundational skills in materials management and supply chain management while working with leading ERP systems. If you’re eager to learn, organized, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase orders
• Communicate effectively with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and confirm delivery schedules.
• Support inventory management activities by updating spreadsheets and analyzing data in Excel for accurate stock levels and reorder points.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate procurement activities aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, vendor communications, and inventory movements within accounting software and supply chain systems.
• Participate in sourcing activities by researching potential suppliers and evaluating vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Assist in resolving supply chain issues by coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely delivery and inventory control.
• Perform basic math calculations involving fractions, decimals, and measurements.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of materials management, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor relationship management and negotiation efforts.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and direct negotiation procurement.
• Ability to analyze pricing strategies using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data and support supply chain optimization efforts.
• Comfortable adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Able to work confidently with fractions and decimals.
• Able to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Comfortable working with measurements such as 1/4, 3/8, 5/8, and 7/16.
• Able to accurately calculate quantities and verify measurements.

This entry-level position is paid and designed to help you build a solid foundation in procurement operations while gaining exposure to industry-leading software tools. If you’re motivated by challenge and eager to grow your career in purchasing or supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person