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Purchasing Assistant in Providence, RI

Purchasing Assistant job description

Creates, processes and tracks purchase orders. Maintains records of orders and inventory and follows up with vendors on shipment and delivery. Requires strong verbal, organizational and time management skills.

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Salary for Purchasing Assistant in Providence, RI

45150 - 59588

Low
45150
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
51450
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
59588
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Supply Chain Analyst 70350 82950 95550 Supply Chain Planner 67725 79800 92925 Supply Chain Specialist 64575 74550 86625 Procurement Director 168000 189000 210000 Procurement Manager 90300 122063 141488 Procurement Specialist 51713 66150 82688 Purchasing Manager 71138 87150 102113 Buyer 52500 69825 87150

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