Purchasing Associate : 26-03118

Akraya Inc.
  • Plano, TX
  • $20–$25 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
6 days ago

Job Description

Primary Skills: Purchasing (Advanced), Microsoft Power BI (Intermediate), SAP Ariba (Beginner), Report Management (Advanced), MS Office (Intermediate),
Contract Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Plano TX (Onsite)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour

Job Summary:

This role supports a purchasing department by handling administrative tasks, managing supplier communications, and processing system data to foster supplier development. The associate will contribute to achieving objectives related to cost, quality, and operational efficiency within the supply base. Success in this position involves meticulous data management and proactive supplier engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process supplier setup, price adjustments, and payment requests.
  • Manage purchase requisitions and orders within SAP/Ariba.
  • Generate and maintain weekly operational reports.
  • Track and follow up with suppliers for data confirmation and overdue items.
  • Document and update business processes to enhance efficiency.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 1 year in automotive buying/purchasing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

This position requires experience in the automotive manufacturing or supply chain industry, with a focus on procurement and supplier relations.

ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationPlano, TX
Salary$20–$25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Aribaunmatched
  • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Power BIunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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