Purchasing Assistant

Overview-

We are seeking a temporary Procurement Assistant to provide critical support to our Procurement organization during a period of increased demand and open positions across our manufacturing facilities. This individual will help ensure continuity of procurement operations, support internal stakeholders, and prevent delays in purchasing and supplier-related activities. The current workload is being managed by existing procurement team members and plant resources; however, additional support is needed to maintain service levels and support ongoing business needs. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily procurement and purchasing operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Create, process, and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Track order status and coordinate with suppliers to expedite deliveries when necessary.
• Maintain supplier information and procurement records within company systems.
• Assist with obtaining supplier quotes and gathering vendor information.
• Support supplier onboarding and documentation requirements.
• Participate in sourcing activities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill procurement needs.
• Provide general administrative and project support for the Procurement team.

Key qualities include:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
• Eager to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Familiarity with procurement and supply chain concepts is preferred.