About this role
Purchasing Assistant
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Purchasing Assistant. This role plays a key part in supporting purchasing, inventory accuracy, and daily supply chain operations. It's a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys detailed, process-driven work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience in purchasing, inventory control, order processing, or supply chain support and enjoy working with systems, data, and cross-functional teams, we'd love to connect with you.
Schedule
- Full-time, onsite position
- Occasional overtime required during peak periods, primarily during the first two weeks of each month when purchasing and inventory activities are at their highest volume.
What You'll Do
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Process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and incoming material receipts
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Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
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Reconcile purchasing documentation and assist with invoice discrepancies
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Manage invoices through a shared department inbox
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Partner with plant and operations teams to resolve receiving and material issues
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Generate reports within the ERP system
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Maintain pricing and inventory-related data using Excel
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Assist with inventory reporting, valuation, and record accuracy
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Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count activities
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Support day-to-day purchasing and supply chain administrative functions
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Why This Role?
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory, and supply chain functions
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Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment
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Stable organization with a strong operational foundation
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What We're Looking For
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1+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, order processing, supply chain support, or a related manufacturing environment
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Experience working within an ERP system and Microsoft Excel
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Strong data entry skills and the ability to accurately process a high volume of information
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments