Administrative Support - Purchasing

LOCATION

Carrollton, TX

WORK

ARRANGEMENT

On-Site

COMPENSATION

$16.5/hour

JOB ID:

175778

POSTED:

4 days ago

Administrative Support - Purchasing

Full-Time, Contract to Hire | $19.00 per hour

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm |

Carrollton, TX Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join our team and provide administrative support to the Purchasing Department. This position is a great fit for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and computer systems, and enjoys working with data, purchase orders, and detailed records.

You'll work closely with Buyers and the Purchasing Manager to help keep purchasing activities organized, accurate, and on schedule.

What You'll Do

Process purchase orders and purchasing transactions for Buyers

Enter new purchase orders and update or reschedule existing orders

Process purchase order date changes

Email purchase order documents to suppliers and internal teams

Prepare daily and weekly purchasing reports using Excel and ERP systems

Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy purchasing files

Compile purchasing information into Excel reports for the Purchasing Manager

Track and report information such as new purchase orders, past-due POs, AP holds, MRB/RTV activity, and other Buyer updates

Prepare documentation to support purchasing audits and internal requirements

Provide administrative support to Buyers and the Purchasing Manager

Provide backup support for other administrative team members as needed

Take initiative on projects and additional assignments as business needs change

What We're Looking For

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, administrative support, data entry, supply chain, or a related field

Recent college graduates or current college students pursuing coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field are encouraged to apply

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, sorting/filtering, and spreadsheet formatting is highly preferred

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day supervision

Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly

Experience with an ERP or purchasing system is a plus

The Right Fit

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with a lot of information at once. If you're the type of person who enjoys keeping spreadsheets accurate, following up on details, working with purchase orders, and making sure things don't fall through the cracks, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Shift/Other Information:

1st Shift, Full Time - Monday through Friday

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Available!

About the

Company:

Our client is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, providing end-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions to some of the world's most recognized brands across industries like industrial, medical, aerospace & defense, communications, and more. With operations spanning multiple countries and decades of experience, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to build products that matter. As a publicly traded company with a long track record of stability and growth, we offer employees the chance to build a lasting career with real opportunities for advancement. Join a team where precision, quality, and teamwork drive everything we do.

At Balance Staffing, we're

OBSESSED

with your SUCCESS!

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.