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AppleOne

Purchasing Assistant (Part-Time Temporary)

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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

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?? Tustin, CA 92780 ?? $23.00/hour ?? Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week (4 Hours/Day, Monday-Friday) ?? Temporary Assignment | 3-4 Months About the Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our R&D team. This position is responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery of materials that support manufacturing and product development activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Obtain and compare vendor quotes in collaboration with engineers and project teams. Create, process, and maintain purchase orders accurately and in compliance with company requirements. Track orders and communicate with suppliers and carriers to ensure on-time deliveries. Maintain vendor records and update pricing and purchasing information. Coordinate material deliveries with project teams across multiple locations. Investigate and resolve invoice, shipment, and pricing discrepancies. Assist with inventory monitoring and reorder point management. Support purchasing procedures, supplier agreements, and regulatory compliance requirements. Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Associate degree. 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with ERP systems. Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing processes. Quality Commitment The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all Quality Policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Apply Today! If you have purchasing, procurement, administrative, or supply chain experience and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1006