<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>benefits: 401k, paid time off, medical, dental, vision</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review invoices, expense reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and approval.</li><li>Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and payment information.</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account activity.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, accruals, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Support accounts receivable and general bookkeeping functions as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.</li><li>Maintain organized financial records and documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>