Purchasing Assistant

Description Robert Half is hiring a Purchasing Assistant for a manufacturing client to support day‑to‑day purchasing, inventory, and invoice processing activities. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the manufacturing industry whose seeking an opportunity to support inventory accuracy within a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do Process purchase orders, incoming material receipts, and vendor invoices Track open purchase orders and reconcile order documentation Manage vendor statements and assist with invoice discrepancies Use a shared email inbox to receive and manage invoices Partner closely with plant staff to resolve material or receiving issues, receiving phone calls as needed Run reports in the ERP system and Access Apply pricing and values to inventory using Excel Assist with inventory reporting and valuation Provide general administrative and data entry support to the supply chain team Work Schedule & Expectations This opportunity is onsite, 1st shift, largely in an office environment Professional will participate in on‑site physical inventory counts once/month Some overtime will be required during peak periods each month Requirements What We're Looking For 1-3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, order processing, inventory, quoting, or ERP data entry Strong computer, ERP, & Excel skills High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Comfortable supporting volume work and deadlines in a manufacturing environment Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .