Purchasing Associate

Administrative & support services Purchasing associate

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE.

lolita, texas Posted 4/21/2026 Closes 8/24/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $17.00

• $18.00 per hour Temp to Perm 7:30 AM
• 4:30 PM Industry administrative & support services (Office and Administrative Support Occupations) Reference number S_174882 We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support a purchasing team with daily tasks.

This role helps ensure materials and services are ordered on time and at a good value to meet company needs. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in growing in purchasing, supply chain, or operations.

Responsibilities:

Enter and process purchase requisitions in the AS400 system Use Microsoft Excel and Word to track orders and maintain records Assist with sourcing materials and comparing pricing Help negotiate pricing to get the best value Review purchase needs and make recommendations Create and issue purchase orders with manager approval

• Place online orders as needed
• Track and follow up on overdue deliveries
• Expedite orders when needed to meet deadlines
• Resolve discrepancies between purchasing and accounting records
• Maintain organized files for purchase orders and related documents
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager Working hours: 7:30 AM
• 4:30

PM Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in administration, customer service, inventory, or purchasing preferred ...
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a purchasing role

Education:

No Degree Required Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills now!

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• Place online orders as needed
• Track and follow up on overdue deliveries
• Expedite orders when needed to meet deadlines
• Resolve discrepancies between purchasing and accounting records
• Maintain organized files for purchase orders and related documents
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager experience 1-4 years skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in administration, customer service, inventory, or purchasing preferred
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a purchasing role qualifications
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills education No Degree Required share this job.

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