<p>We are looking for a <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong> to support procurement operations in Wilmington, Delaware. This long-term contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, service-minded, and comfortable balancing vendor coordination, order processing, and budget-related tasks in an on-site environment. The person in this role will help keep purchasing activities running smoothly while working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and track purchase orders to ensure materials and services are requested accurately and processed on time.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, order status, and delivery details while maintaining strong working relationships.</p><p>• Support daily procurement operations by coordinating purchasing activities and helping departments obtain needed goods and services.</p><p>• Maintain organized purchasing records, documentation, and order histories to support accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with budget monitoring by updating spending information and helping reconcile purchasing data against department needs.</p><p>• Respond to internal questions related to orders, suppliers, and purchasing procedures with a customer-focused approach.</p><p>• Work with accounts payable and other internal teams to help resolve invoice, approval, or order discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Contribute to process continuity during departmental operational changes by updating records and supporting procurement-related administrative tasks as needed.</p>
<p>Growing New Jersey distributor is looking to hire a motivated, Sales Assistant to help drive day-to-day sales operations, strengthen customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities. This role consists of handling numerous administrative tasks in addition to sales support requests. The Sales Assistant will assist with tracking inventory, scheduling, sourcing new customers, monitoring customer interest, help guide sales priorities, and coordinating internal correspondence. This position plays an important role in supporting the sales team, engaging with customers, and ensuring a seamless experience from the initial inquiry through order delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Partner with the sales team to uncover new revenue opportunities, evaluate prospective customers, and develop qualified leads</li><li>Initiate conversations with potential and existing customers to introduce products, understand purchasing needs, and encourage sales</li><li>Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication, product knowledge, and timely follow-up</li><li>Support the sales process by preparing quotes, communicating current pricing, and sharing product availability and special purchasing opportunities</li><li>Oversee the order process, working closely with internal teams to ensure orders are processed correctly and delivered on schedule</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing accurate information and solutions related to products, pricing, and availability</li><li>Develop and maintain organized customer and sales records, ensuring all interactions and opportunities are documented</li><li>Collaborate with warehouse, operations, and administrative personnel to keep sales activities moving efficiently</li><li>Identify ways to improve customer engagement, sales coordination, and overall departmental efficiency</li><li>Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to the overall success and growth of the sales department</li></ul>