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Purchasing Clerk/ Data Entry
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$53,048 / year median in California
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary A company specializing in aerospace materials is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk / Data Entry professional for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Fontana, CA. This entry-level purchasing support role is ideal for someone with strong data entry accuracy, math skills, and an interest in building a career in procurement. The Purchasing Clerk / Data Entry role offers hands-on experience with purchase orders, RFQs, vendor documentation, pricing support, and internal coordination tied to aerospace, military, and government supply chain requirements. Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced administrative environment, supportive teamwork, and clear growth potential toward a Buyer role may find this opportunity especially rewarding. This is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with detailed information, and motivated to grow within a stable purchasing and supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities
- Enter and process high-volume purchase orders, RFQs, vendor updates, and purchasing data with strong accuracy.
- Scan, index, organize, and maintain digital purchasing documents, mill acknowledgments, and vendor records.
- Support vendor setup, pricing updates, mill agreements, and purchasing documentation requirements.
- Expedite orders and follow up with vendors to help ensure timeline compliance and project deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support strict aerospace, military, and government supply chain requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive purchasing and contract-related information. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.
- Annual equivalent: $41,600 to $43,680 per year.
- Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
Location:
Fontana, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills- Process purchase orders, RFQs, vendor records, and purchasing data in a high-volume environment.
- Maintain accurate digital documentation for purchasing, vendor, and mill-related records.
- Support vendor coordination, pricing updates, order expediting, and internal purchasing follow-up.
- Work with cross-functional teams to meet strict project schedules and supply chain requirements.
- 1 to 2 years of administrative, data entry, order processing, purchasing support, or related experience.
- Strong data entry accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong math skills, including percentage calculations, unit conversions from Metric to Imperial, and material sizing calculations.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
- Willingness to support national defense or military initiative contracts and maintain strict confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in growing into a Buyer or procurement-focused career path.
- Experience with purchase orders, RFQs, vendor records, or supply chain documentation.
- Previous experience in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, distribution, or government contract support is a plus.