We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement operations for a Contract position based in Camarillo, California. This role focuses on coordinating material purchases, maintaining accurate order records, and helping ensure goods and services arrive on schedule. The ideal candidate brings a careful, organized approach and is comfortable working with suppliers and internal teams to keep purchasing activities running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day procurement tasks by identifying material needs and assisting with sourcing activities.<br>• Prepare, submit, and track purchase orders to support timely fulfillment of business requirements.<br>• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery updates.<br>• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, records, and order status information for the department.<br>• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify specifications and support purchasing requests across functions.<br>• Monitor incoming deliveries and help resolve issues related to delays, discrepancies, or incomplete shipments.<br>• Support general purchasing department operations to help maintain efficient procurement workflows.

• At least 2 years of experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or related coordination activities.<br>• Practical knowledge of purchase order processing and routine purchasing functions.<br>• Experience working with suppliers and handling purchasing materials in a structured environment.<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage records accurately and follow established procedures.<br>• Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.<br>• Proficiency with standard office and purchasing-related systems used for tracking orders and documentation.

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