<p>The Purchasing Assistant role supports day‑to‑day procurement and inventory activities within a manufacturing and industrial equipment environment. This position focuses on ordering spare parts, maintaining accurate purchasing records, coordinating with vendors, and supporting internal teams to ensure parts availability for customer orders, service needs, and production requirements.</p><p>This is a <strong>fully onsite role</strong>, working <strong>Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</strong></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Create and process purchase orders for spare parts, consumables, and related materials</li><li>Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery status</li><li>Track open purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete shipments</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor records</li><li>Support spare parts inventory management, including usage tracking and replenishment</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams (service, production, sales, and operations) to meet parts requirements</li><li>Assist with receiving documentation, invoice matching, and issue resolution</li><li>Enter purchasing and inventory transactions into the accounting system</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing and parts processes</li></ul><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or administrative support (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred)</li><li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines</li><li>Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)</li><li>Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent onsite schedule</li></ul><p>Nice to Have (Preferred)</p><ul><li><strong>Experience using QuickBooks Desktop</strong> for purchasing, inventory, or accounting tasks</li><li>Familiarity with spare parts, mechanical components, or industrial products</li><li>Prior experience supporting manufacturing, equipment service, or technical operations</li></ul><p>Work Schedule & Environment</p><ul><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite (no remote or hybrid option)</li><li>Office and light warehouse/manufacturing interaction</li></ul><p>What This Role Offers</p><ul><li>Stable daytime schedule with predictable hours</li><li>Hands‑on role supporting essential manufacturing operations</li><li>Opportunity to build experience in purchasing and supply chain functions</li><li>Collaborative, team‑based work environment</li></ul>