Purchasing Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement and administrative activities for a manufacturing environment in Hayward, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working onsite, and confident managing purchasing records, vendor communication, and reporting tasks. The right candidate will help keep ordering processes accurate and on schedule while providing strong administrative support to the purchasing function.

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Enter purchasing details into Excel spreadsheets and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Create, update, and track purchase orders to support timely ordering activity.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm order status, resolve delays, and gather needed updates.
• Monitor invoices and match purchasing information to ensure documentation remains organized and current.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to purchasing activity, order progress, and vendor performance.
• Request pricing, raw material samples, and packaging samples from suppliers as needed.
• Support day-to-day administrative coordination through email, phone communication, and document management.

If you are interested in this Purchasing Assistant position, please submit your resume today!