Find & Apply For Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Decatur, Georgia

purchasing assistant.decatur, georgiaposted 10 days ago job detailssummary$22 - $26 per hourtemp to permhigh schoolcategoryoffice and administrative support occupations reference AB_5028690 job details Are you a proactive supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the bottom line? We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to take ownership of our clients end-to-end procurement, vendor negotiations, and inventory tracking. If you have 2-5 years of procurement experience and love leveraging ERP systems and data analysis to drive efficiency, this hands-on role offers maximum visibility and growth. Apply Today!

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$22 - $26 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

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High SchoolResponsibilities

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Procurement & PO Management:

Generate, review, and track purchase orders (POs) from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of goods and accurate documentation.

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Vendor Sourcing & Relations:

Identify, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and lead times; maintain healthy long-term vendor partnerships.

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Inventory Control & Forecasting:

Collaborate closely with operations and warehouse/production staff to monitor stock levels, prevent shortages, and avoid excess carrying costs.

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Cost & Budget Tracking:

Monitor spend trends, verify invoice pricing against quotes/contracts, and resolve billing or delivery discrepancies in coordination with Accounting.

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Quality & Performance Monitoring:

Track supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, defect rates, customer service) and resolve non-conformance issues promptly.

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Process Improvement:

Continuously refine purchasing workflows, ERP/system data accuracy, and reorder point parameters to boost operational efficiency.

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Special Projects:

Other projects as assignedSkillsPurchasing/ProcurementPurchase OrdersInventoryProject ManagementQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.