Administrative Support - Purchasing

Sanmina; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation's SCI Technology unit in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Administrative Support - Purchasing to provide critical purchasing support through timely and accurate data entry of purchase orders, data verification, and collaboration with purchasing personnel to expedite parts and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities include entering PO data, verifying accuracy, converting data across platforms, performing self and peer audits, and coordinating with teams to ensure information

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing support or similar administrative environment.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimally intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase order data accurately from source documents into computer systems.
• Verify data entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Convert electronic data across different software platforms as required.
• Perform self-audits and peer audits to ensure data integrity and adherence to procedures.
• Coordinate with purchasing personnel to expedite parts and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team-player

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for an Administrative Support - Purchasing position in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will provide critical purchasing support through timely and accurate data entry of purchase orders, data verification and conversions, self and peer auditing, and active collaboration with purchasing personnel to expedite parts and maintain data integrity.

What You'll Do

• Enter purchase order data from source documents into computer systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify data entries for complete accuracy, correctness, and completeness.
• Convert electronic data across different software platforms or stand-alone data systems as required.
• Perform self-audits and peer audits to ensure all entries strictly conform to established departmental procedures.
• Interface directly with purchasing personnel and other teams to ensure information accuracy, maintain data integrity, and expedite parts as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a purchasing support role or equivalent administrative environment.
• Minimally intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with general computer capability.
• Collaborative, team-player attitude with strong, articulate communication skills.

How To Stand Out

• Previous experience supporting purchasing or procurement teams within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (such as Oracle) or specialized procurement databases.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.