<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>
<p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement operations and ensure the efficient flow of materials, supplies, and vendor information. In this role, you will assist with purchase order creation, vendor communication, pricing analysis, and inventory coordination. The ideal Purchasing Assistant brings strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, and complex spreadsheet reporting. This position is well‑suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working with data, and can contribute to process improvements through accurate and efficient procurement support.</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>· Perform accounting research</p><p>· Review and verify supplier invoices</p><p>· Collaborate with accounting to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices</p><p>· Ensure internal controls align with company procedures</p><p>· Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal teams</p><p>· Support vendor management activities</p><p>· Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve disputes</p><p>· Assist with accounts receivable and billbacks</p><p>· Generate reports on purchasing activity, cost savings, and vendor performance</p><p>· Implement new systems and technologies</p><p>· Assist with special projects as needed</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support daily procurement activities in Carrollton, Texas. This position plays an important role in helping the organization secure materials and services efficiently by coordinating orders, monitoring delivery progress, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with vendors as well as internal teams to keep purchasing operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit purchase orders while ensuring each request aligns with established procurement guidelines and approved internal needs.<br>• Review order details carefully by confirming pricing, quantities, and purchasing terms against supporting documents such as quotes, contracts, and requisitions.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers by requesting updates, confirming shipment timelines, and addressing order-related concerns.<br>• Monitor outstanding orders and take timely action to follow up on late deliveries, shortages, or other fulfillment issues.<br>• Keep purchasing documentation up to date, including vendor files, order history, and related records needed for audit and operational accuracy.<br>• Reconcile purchasing documents by comparing purchase orders, receiving paperwork, and invoices to identify mismatches before processing.<br>• Assist with resolving billing issues, product returns, and other discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.<br>• Provide support for inventory replenishment efforts by helping maintain appropriate stock levels and communicating supply needs to relevant teams.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and project personnel to ensure procurement activities remain accurate, timely, and well coordinated.<br>• Handle routine administrative tasks connected to the purchasing function, including data entry, filing, and status reporting.
<p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support supplier management, cost analysis, and new model development activities. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building supplier relationships, analyzing pricing, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and ensuring the organization receives the best value in quality, delivery, and cost.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Supplier Quoting & Cost Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Issue Electronic Requests for Quote (ERFQ) to current and potential suppliers for new model parts.</li><li>Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to suppliers and gather pricing for design changes on current and future production parts.</li><li>Review supplier pricing and compare against internal cost models to ensure accuracy and validity.</li><li>Create and maintain cost models and track commodity price changes monthly, quarterly, and annually.</li><li>Analyze cost competitiveness across suppliers for various materials and commodities.</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier Relationship & Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to promote collaboration.</li><li>Partner with suppliers on Kaizen, VA/VE, and cost‑reduction initiatives.</li><li>Lead meetings with suppliers to address performance, improvement plans, and supply chain matters.</li><li>Hold suppliers accountable for issues related to production, shipping, or quality, coordinating with internal teams to resolve concerns.</li><li>Work directly with suppliers to support improvement efforts when expectations or standards are not met.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross‑Functional Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams during New Model Development, including tooling timelines, trial events, and sample builds.</li><li>Provide clear updates to internal leadership on open issues, supplier activities, and action plans.</li><li>Support sourcing decisions, development timing, and price negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Purchasing & Administrative Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Issue Purchase Orders for mass production parts, trial components, tooling, and service parts.</li><li>Track all pricing changes driven by market shifts, engineering changes, and cost‑down programs.</li><li>Approve supplier invoices for payment within internal systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical & Analytical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong negotiation skills related to pricing, timing, and project activities.</li><li>Solid analytical skills to compare multiple supplier offers and cost structures.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory activities for a Contract position based in Sanford, Florida. This role works closely with suppliers, warehouse personnel, and internal departments to help keep materials available, records accurate, and purchasing operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, confidence working with spreadsheets and business systems, and experience coordinating supply needs in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build productive working relationships with suppliers and serve as a key point of contact for purchasing-related communication across departments.<br>• Coordinate daily replenishment activity by sourcing materials and supplies in alignment with operational demand and company guidelines.<br>• Enter and manage purchase orders within computerized systems while keeping procurement and inventory records current.<br>• Monitor warehouse stock levels through ongoing record maintenance and support accurate perpetual inventory tracking.<br>• Review incoming shipments by comparing received quantities and item details against purchase orders, invoices, and freight documentation.<br>• Maintain organized receiving records to ensure traceability and support efficient inventory control.<br>• Partner with scheduling and operations teams to anticipate material requirements and help align purchasing plans with production needs.<br>• Contribute to periodic and annual physical inventory counts and assist with resolving discrepancies in stock records.<br>• Support supplier performance and contract compliance by following up on order status, delivery timing, and related issues.<br>• Assist with cost improvement efforts by tracking purchasing and inventory data and identifying opportunities for better efficiency.
We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Burbank, California and provide day-to-day support for purchasing and related administrative activities. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, detail focused, and interested in building experience within procurement and supply chain operations. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-moving on-site environment while helping ensure purchasing requests are handled accurately and efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine purchase requests to confirm information is complete, accurate, and ready for processing<br>• Evaluate supplier quotations by comparing costs, lead times, and order details to support informed purchasing decisions<br>• Prepare purchase orders and related documentation for review, authorization, and timely submission<br>• Organize and update procurement files, logs, and spreadsheets to maintain reliable purchasing records<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to provide order updates, clarify requirements, and resolve routine issues<br>• Assist with daily purchasing activities to help keep requests moving according to expected timelines<br>• Provide administrative support for procurement operations, including document coordination and status tracking<br>• Follow established purchasing policies and documentation standards to support compliance and consistency
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support purchasing activities and selected accounting-related processes for an organization based in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can coordinate supply and equipment purchases, maintain strong vendor relationships, and ensure transactions follow established policies and regulatory requirements. The role also supports office supply availability, statement reconciliation, and day-to-day administrative purchasing needs across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate organization-wide purchases for supplies and equipment by reviewing requests, confirming approvals, and moving requisitions through the purchasing process.<br>• Prepare and distribute purchase orders to internal stakeholders and vendors as needed, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Apply current knowledge of procurement rules, internal policies, and applicable public funding guidelines to support compliant purchasing practices.<br>• Monitor purchasing activities to help maintain proper internal controls throughout each stage of the procurement cycle.<br>• Review new vendor requests, gather information from staff on business needs, and support vendor setup in alignment with organizational standards, including debarment checks when required.<br>• Help maintain appropriate stock levels of office, janitorial, and copier supplies for the administrative office and coordinate replenishment as needed.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements against accounts payable records and submit payment documentation for processing.<br>• Provide operational support for copier paper distribution, machine restocking, service requests, and contract renewal coordination when needed.<br>• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, suppliers, and service providers while assisting with credit-related documentation and account standing.
<p>Client within the construction industry seeks a Purchasing Specialist to join our team. In this Purchasing Specialist role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and supplies needed for various projects. This position requires a proactive approach to vendor management, cost control, and inventory coordination to meet project deadlines effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Evaluate vendor proposals to secure competitive pricing, maintain quality standards, and ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while fostering strong vendor relationships.</li><li>Generate purchase orders and oversee order tracking to guarantee accurate and timely delivery to job sites.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, warehouse personnel, and field teams to anticipate material needs and avoid delays.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and support warehouse operations to prevent shortages and excess stock.</li><li>Maintain precise purchasing records and documentation within company systems.</li><li>Identify alternative suppliers and cost-effective material options to support budget goals.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will manage day-to-day procurement activities, helping the business secure materials and services accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor coordination skills, sound judgment, and a data-driven approach to supporting purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and process purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy to support ongoing business needs.<br>• Oversee outstanding orders by tracking shipment progress, confirming delivery timelines, and addressing delays when they arise.<br>• Build productive partnerships with suppliers to support reliable service, responsive communication, and favorable purchasing outcomes.<br>• Review vendor results in areas such as cost, product quality, service levels, and on-time performance to guide sourcing decisions.<br>• Compile and analyze purchasing data and reports to help improve planning, visibility, and decision-making.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to understand demand requirements and ensure requested materials and services are obtained on time.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues involving orders, invoices, receiving concerns, and supplier correspondence.<br>• Maintain organized procurement documentation and ensure purchasing records remain complete and up to date.<br>• Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness across purchasing operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support daily sales operations and help create a smooth experience for customers and internal teams in Anaheim, California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative coordination, customer communication, and accurate data management in a fast-paced business setting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to sales performance by keeping information organized, responding promptly to inquiries, and supporting essential reporting and account activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the sales team, helping keep projects, customer requests, and internal follow-up activities on track.<br>• Respond to inbound calls and customer inquiries professionally, directing requests appropriately and ensuring timely resolution.<br>• Maintain accurate customer and sales records by entering, updating, and reviewing information in CRM and related business systems.<br>• Assist with preparing sales documentation, correspondence, and internal reports to support account management and business development efforts.<br>• Coordinate expense-related and administrative processes using tools such as Concur while ensuring records are complete and organized.<br>• Support Salesforce and other platform activities by updating account details, tracking interactions, and helping maintain reliable pipeline information.<br>• Work closely with customers and internal departments to confirm details, resolve routine issues, and improve overall service responsiveness.<br>• Contribute to operational accuracy by processing data carefully and supporting workflow improvements as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a driven Sales Assistant to support event outreach and booking efforts for promotional sampling campaigns in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who enjoys connecting with prospective venues, staying organized, and keeping fast-moving projects on track. The person in this role will help expand event visibility by identifying strong activation opportunities, coordinating updates with internal partners, and contributing to weekly performance goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Identify and evaluate prospective on-site event venues that match campaign objectives and audience fit.<br>• Conduct outreach to secure bookings for promotional beverage sampling activations and strengthen event participation.<br>• Share confirmed activation details promptly with the events manager to ensure accurate real-time visibility.<br>• Partner closely with internal teams to coordinate priorities, provide status updates, and support execution against weekly targets.<br>• Maintain organized records of outreach activity, booked events, and follow-up steps throughout the sales process.<br>• Represent the brand professionally when communicating with venues and contacts to build positive relationships.<br>• Use Microsoft Office tools to manage schedules, track progress, and prepare routine updates.<br>• Learn and work within company systems as needed to support event booking and reporting activities.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Inside Sales Admin Assistant to support daily inside sales activities and help maintain strong service for customers, sales representatives, and technology partners in Redondo Beach, California. This Long-term Contract to hire position is well suited for someone who enjoys coordinating sales support tasks, managing inquiries effectively, and contributing to an organized office environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of accountability, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting continued business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare customer quotations, track open requests, and follow up consistently to help convert opportunities into confirmed orders.</p><p>• Respond to customer questions and service concerns in a timely and thorough manner, ensuring issues are addressed accurately and efficiently.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to the sales team by coordinating documentation, correspondence, and routine operational tasks.</p><p>• Maintain accurate sales-related records and customer information within business systems and reporting tools.</p><p>• Assist with inbound communications and route requests appropriately to support smooth day-to-day customer interactions.</p><p>• Work closely with sales representatives and external partners to help ensure timely updates, clear communication, and effective follow-through.</p><p>• Support assigned projects and additional duties from management as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support customer growth and day-to-day sales operations for a steel manufacturing business in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on strengthening customer relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and ensuring accurate, responsive service in a fast-paced environment. The role partners closely with internal teams and external customers to deliver product guidance, manage order activity, and help achieve revenue goals while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and providing clear product and application information.<br>• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable materials or alternatives based on specifications, availability, and cost considerations.<br>• Prepare and process quotes, sales orders, returns, and related transactions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Communicate pricing, credit terms, and order conditions in alignment with established company guidelines and account parameters.<br>• Drive revenue growth by recognizing opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and add-on sales during customer interactions.<br>• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to confirm product availability, shipment timing, and expected delivery dates, escalating urgent orders when needed.<br>• Track open orders and scheduled shipments to help ensure on-time delivery and keep customers informed of status updates.<br>• Maintain organized customer records, provide requested catalogs or samples, and share insights on customer satisfaction trends with the broader team.<br>• Stay informed on product updates, market developments, and customer preferences through meetings, training sessions, trade events, and industry resources.<br>• Support inventory-related activities, communicate notable demand changes to purchasing, and uphold high standards in all customer and vendor interactions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support customer orders and provide responsive service from our Aurora, Ohio location. This position plays an important part in keeping order records accurate, resolving issues efficiently, and helping customers receive timely information about products and deliveries. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates well across departments, and is comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced sales environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming orders carefully to confirm pricing, quantities, and customer-entered information are accurate before processing.<br>• Build positive, dependable relationships with customers by providing attentive service and consistent follow-up.<br>• Maintain accurate customer account records within company systems to support reliable order management and reporting.<br>• Investigate shipment concerns, order issues, and related discrepancies, then coordinate timely solutions with customers and internal teams.<br>• Respond to product questions by supplying clear, helpful information that supports customer decision-making.<br>• Partner with shipping teams to align delivery timing, organize combined shipments, and help ensure orders move out as scheduled.<br>• Work with accounting personnel to address account adjustments, including credits and debits, with accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Coordinate with purchasing and production staff to confirm product availability and keep customers informed of order status.<br>• Track inventory-related updates and alert product management when stock levels indicate a potential shortage.<br>• Adapt to updated systems, revised processes, and evolving order workflows, including changes involving data updates and record integration.
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support customer accounts and order activity for the packaging side of our business in Cleveland, Ohio. This position works closely with a small sales support team and assigned sales representatives to keep orders moving smoothly, respond to customer needs, and maintain strong business relationships. The role is highly product- and account-focused, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys coordinating details, solving issues, and delivering responsive service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage product orders from entry through completion, reviewing details carefully to ensure accuracy before processing.<br>• Monitor open orders and backlog activity, provide status updates, and help prevent supply interruptions for customers within an assigned territory.<br>• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer questions, concerns, and service-related issues, escalating matters when additional support is needed.<br>• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and partnered sales representatives through consistent, proactive communication.<br>• Keep customer account information and interaction records organized and up to date to support accurate follow-up and service continuity.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams such as sales and purchasing to confirm requirements, resolve order challenges, and support timely fulfillment.<br>• Track customer demand information and forecasts to help align product availability with account needs.<br>• Support resolution of order discrepancies, complaints, and product-related concerns with a careful and solution-oriented approach.
We are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to support day-to-day sales activities in Acton, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with customers, maintaining organized sales processes, and helping drive revenue through responsive communication. The successful candidate will contribute to both incoming and proactive sales efforts while partnering closely with the broader team to deliver a positive customer experience.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and provide helpful information about products, services, and sales options.<br>• Support the sales cycle by preparing quotes, tracking follow-ups, and keeping records accurate and up to date.<br>• Reach out to prospective customers through outbound communication to identify interest and create new sales opportunities.<br>• Assist with inbound sales interactions by qualifying needs and directing customers toward appropriate solutions.<br>• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure timely handling of orders, requests, and customer concerns.<br>• Maintain organized sales documentation and activity logs to support reporting and pipeline visibility.<br>• Help strengthen client relationships through clear, attentive communication and consistent follow-through.
Sales Assistant About the Role: Our company is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales team and help drive business growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and enjoys working with both team members and customers. As a Sales Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of our sales operations and help deliver an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Support the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks, such as managing schedules, preparing sales reports, and processing orders. Assist with customer inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner. Help maintain CRM and sales databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Prepare quotes, proposals, and other sales documents as needed. Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate order fulfillment and resolve client concerns. Help organize sales events, prepare meeting materials, and contribute to promotional activities. Perform additional tasks as required to support the team's success. Why Join Us? At our company, we value growth, collaboration, and detail oriented development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced sales professionals, and have the opportunity to advance your skills for future career opportunities. Please apply online of through our Robert Half app
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a local organization</strong> to identify a detail‑oriented and service‑focused Sales Assistant. This role provides critical administrative and operational support to the sales team and is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, client communication, and helping drive business success.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide administrative and operational support to the sales team</li><li>Assist with preparing quotes, proposals, contracts, and sales presentations</li><li>Maintain and update CRM systems, sales reports, and customer records</li><li>Coordinate sales meetings, schedules, and follow‑up communications</li><li>Serve as a liaison between sales, customers, and internal departments</li><li>Respond to customer inquiries and ensure timely, professional follow‑up</li><li>Support order processing, documentation, and tracking</li><li>Assist with special projects and sales initiatives as needed</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to join a service-focused team in Florida on a contract basis. This role is well suited for someone who communicates confidently, adapts quickly in fast-paced conversations, and enjoys supporting outbound sales efforts. The position centers on engaging prospective customers, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to lead development through a detail-oriented and organized approach. This role is hybrid; 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Must be able to work Saturdays.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct outbound calls to connect with prospective customers, introduce services, and help generate new business opportunities.</p><p>• Respond confidently during live conversations, assess customer interest, and make sound decisions that support sales goals.</p><p>• Maintain accurate activity records in CRM and related systems to ensure clear tracking of leads, follow-ups, and outcomes.</p><p>• Support the sales process by qualifying prospects, scheduling next steps, and helping move opportunities toward closure.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, to manage communications, reporting, and daily administrative tasks.</p><p>• Address customer questions or concerns in a courteous manner and escalate issues when needed to preserve a positive experience.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members during onboarding and training to learn processes, call approaches, and performance expectations.</p><p>• Contribute to a high-volume phone-based environment by balancing productivity, service quality, and consistent follow-through.</p>
Sales Assistant About the Role: Our company is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales team and help drive business growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and enjoys working with both team members and customers. As a Sales Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of our sales operations and help deliver an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Support the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks, such as managing schedules, preparing sales reports, and processing orders. Assist with customer inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner. Help maintain CRM and sales databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Prepare quotes, proposals, and other sales documents as needed. Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate order fulfillment and resolve client concerns. Help organize sales events, prepare meeting materials, and contribute to promotional activities. Perform additional tasks as required to support the team's success. Why Join Us? At our company, we value growth, collaboration, and detail oriented development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced sales professionals, and have the opportunity to advance your skills for future career opportunities. Please apply online of through our Robert Half app
<p>The Safety, Quality and Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting and improving environmental, health, safety and quality programs within a steel foundry environment. This role helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, foundry operating standards and internal policies while promoting a culture of safety, product quality, environmental stewardship and continuous improvement. The specialist works closely with production, maintenance, engineering and leadership teams to reduce risk, improve processes and support safe, efficient and high-quality foundry operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the implementation and maintenance of safety, quality and environmental programs across melting, molding, pouring, finishing and material handling operations</li><li>Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, state environmental regulations and internal company standards</li><li>Conduct routine safety inspections, environmental audits, hazard assessments and quality process reviews throughout the foundry</li><li>Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, environmental events, customer complaints and internal quality issues, and assist with corrective and preventive actions</li><li>Track and report key metrics related to injury prevention, scrap reduction, defect trends, emissions, waste handling and compliance performance</li><li>Assist in developing and updating procedures for lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, hot work, hazard communication, industrial hygiene and emergency response</li><li>Support environmental compliance activities related to air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, recycling and chemical management</li><li>Participate in root cause analysis for casting defects, process deviations, safety incidents and nonconformances</li><li>Help maintain quality systems, inspection records, audit documentation, training logs, permits and regulatory reports</li><li>Deliver or coordinate employee training on safety practices, environmental responsibilities and quality standards</li><li>Collaborate with supervisors and operators to identify process improvement opportunities that enhance safety, reduce defects and minimize environmental impact</li><li>Support customer, regulatory and third-party audits as needed</li><li>Promote a strong culture of accountability, hazard awareness, housekeeping and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for our Brockton, Massachusetts facility while supporting broader company purchasing objectives. This position plays a key role in securing materials and services at the right cost, quality, and delivery timeline, while strengthening supplier partnerships and improving internal purchasing practices. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to keep purchasing activities aligned with business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and carry out purchasing plans that improve cost efficiency, product quality, and delivery performance across the organization.<br>• Establish productive supplier partnerships and negotiate commercial agreements that support favorable pricing, reliable supply, and strong service levels.<br>• Provide day-to-day leadership for the procurement team, including coaching, direction, and performance support.<br>• Work closely with internal departments to identify material and service needs and coordinate purchasing priorities with operational goals.<br>• Oversee purchase order activity by reviewing and approving requests to ensure timely availability of required materials for each site.<br>• Evaluate customer requirements and technical specifications so the correct parts and components are sourced accurately and economically.<br>• Support effective use of Epicor material planning and procurement processes by helping refine system controls, workflows, and data accuracy.<br>• Contribute to inventory accuracy initiatives by helping shape cycle count practices and investigating material discrepancies when they arise.
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and inventory planning operations for a fast-moving supply environment in Mount Vernon, New York. This role will manage supplier partnerships across domestic and international markets while helping maintain product availability through informed forecasting and timely purchasing decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong oversight of purchasing systems, shipment coordination, and cross-functional communication to keep materials flowing efficiently and accurately.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct procurement activities for suppliers in the U.S. and abroad, ensuring consistent supply and cost-effective purchasing decisions.<br>• Use forecasting and inventory planning tools to compare projected demand with actual consumption and help prevent shortages or excess stock.<br>• Create, release, and monitor purchase orders in NetSuite while aligning orders with inventory needs and open customer demand.<br>• Follow supplier production schedules closely, identify potential delays early, and work with partners to reduce disruptions caused by capacity or shipping constraints.<br>• Manage inbound import activity, including container movements, freight coordination, and customs-related processes.<br>• Partner with carriers, freight providers, and warehouse teams to support timely deliveries and smooth receipt of goods.<br>• Track shipments from origin to destination and share updated delivery timelines with internal stakeholders.<br>• Maintain reliable purchasing and inventory records in NetSuite and provide oversight to the coordinator responsible for transactional updates and supplier follow-up.<br>• Supervise international shipping activities, including transportation bookings, document preparation, and customs clearance coordination with external logistics partners.
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement efforts for an electronics-focused operation in Plainview, New York. This role is responsible for strengthening purchasing processes, supporting material availability, and helping the business maintain cost-effective supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings strong operational judgment, a proactive approach to vendor coordination, and the ability to keep purchasing activities organized in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day procurement activities to ensure materials and supplies are available to support business operations.<br>• Create, review, and manage purchase orders with accuracy, timeliness, and alignment to internal requirements.<br>• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to improve service, pricing, and delivery performance.<br>• Monitor purchasing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and cost control.<br>• Coordinate the acquisition of materials needed for ongoing operations while helping prevent shortages or delays.<br>• Evaluate vendor performance and support sourcing decisions based on quality, lead times, and overall value.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand demand, priorities, and purchasing needs across the organization.<br>• Apply purchasing strategies that support inventory objectives, operational continuity, and budget expectations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities and ensure the efficient sourcing of materials and supplies. This role requires 5+ years' experience in purchasing with strong strategic planning, supplier management, and a commitment to optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality standards. Join our team in Woodland, California, to play a pivotal role in driving purchasing excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals and budget requirements.</p><p>• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms with vendors.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely procurement and avoid supply chain disruptions.</p><p>• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to meet their material and supply needs.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies in all procurement activities.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier evaluations.</p><p>• Address and resolve any issues related to supplier performance or delivery delays.</p><p>• Continuously assess and improve purchasing processes to enhance efficiency.</p>