Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Fort Wayne, IN 46825 $18

• $23 an hour
• Temp-to-hire, Contract Robert Half 13,767 reviews $18
• $23 an hour
• Temp-to-hire, Contract The Purchasing Assistant role supports day‑to‑day procurement and inventory activities within a manufacturing and industrial equipment environment.

This position focuses on ordering spare parts, maintaining accurate purchasing records, coordinating with vendors, and supporting internal teams to ensure parts availability for customer orders, service needs, and production requirements. This is a fully onsite role , working Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Key Responsibilities Create and process purchase orders for spare parts, consumables, and related materials Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery status Track open purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete shipments Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor records Support spare parts inventory management, including usage tracking and replenishment Coordinate with internal teams (service, production, sales, and operations) to meet parts requirements Assist with receiving documentation, invoice matching, and issue resolution Enter purchasing and inventory transactions into the accounting system Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing and parts processes Required Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or administrative support (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred) Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent onsite schedule Nice to Have (Preferred) Experience using QuickBooks Desktop for purchasing, inventory, or accounting tasks Familiarity with spare parts, mechanical components, or industrial products Prior experience supporting manufacturing, equipment service, or technical operations

Work Schedule & Environment Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

• 4:30 p.

m.

Location:

Onsite (no remote or hybrid option) Office and light warehouse/manufacturing interaction What This Role Offers Stable daytime schedule with predictable hours Hands‑on role supporting essential manufacturing operations Opportunity to build experience in purchasing and supply chain functions Collaborative, team‑based work environment Required Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or administrative support (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred) Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent onsite schedule Nice to Have (Preferred) Experience using QuickBooks Desktop for purchasing, inventory, or accounting tasks Familiarity with spare parts, mechanical components, or industrial products Prior experience supporting manufacturing, equipment service, or technical operations

Work Schedule & Environment Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

• 4:30 p.

m.

Location:

Onsite (no remote or hybrid option) Office and light warehouse/manufacturing interaction rWhat This Role Offers Stable daytime schedule with predictable hours Hands‑on role supporting essential manufacturing operations Opportunity to build experience in purchasing and supply chain functions Collaborative, team‑based work 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

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