Purchasing Assitant
On-site · Strongsville, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Purchasing Assistant supports the Purchasing Department by preparing and processing purchase orders based on vendor quotes and project requirements. Works closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely procurement of materials, labor, and services. This entry-level role includes training and involves translating project requirements into purchasing data, coding POs to the correct job and cost codes, reviewing supplier acknowledgments, maintaining purchase-order records, and assisting with vendor communications and tracking related to material, freight, and installation needs.
Required Qualifications
- No prior experience required
- training provided
- Basic computer skills (Excel, email)
- Ability to follow instructions and work within defined processes
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Enter and code purchase orders to the correct job, cost code, and cost class
- Review supplier acknowledgments and match to issued purchase orders
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders and vendor transactions
- Assist in tracking material, freight, and installation-related purchases
- Communicate internally with Project Managers, Shipping, and Engineering regarding purchasing needs
- Support vendor follow-up to confirm pricing, delivery timelines, and order accuracy
- Perform general data entry and administrative support within the Purchasing Department
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