Purchasing Assistant

• Purchase materials supplies equipment and services to support company operations.
• Source vendors obtain quotes and maintain supplier relationships.
• Coordinate deliveries inventory and logistics to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Maintain purchasing records process invoices and resolve purchasing or vendor issues.
• Work with internal teams to support projects and production schedules.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills attention to detail and sound decision-making.

• Standard Office Environment
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing production and warehouse environments. The position requires periodic communication and collaboration with production team members.

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of purchasing procurement inventory control administrative or related experience required.
• Manufacturing or industrial purchasing experience is a plus.
• Experience working with vendors purchase orders freight coordination and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook and Word) and experience using ERP MRP or accounting software.

• 401(k) and Roth
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• And more

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Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.