Associate Purchasing Specialist

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing professional in Arizona to support day-to-day procurement operations and inventory management.

The role involves processing orders, coordinating with stakeholders and vendors, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth purchasing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain operations, or related field experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, transfers, and invoices to support operational purchasing requirements.
• Track inventory levels and support replenishment activities based on established guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather purchasing requirements and address routine inquiries.
• Communicate with vendors to support order placement, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and system data.
• Assist with reporting and data collection related to purchasing activities and inventory levels.
• Support purchasing workflow processes and system utilization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independent work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, transfers, and invoices to support operational purchasing requirements
• Track inventory levels and support replenishment activities based on established guidelines
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather purchasing requirements and address routine inquiries
• Communicate with vendors to support order placement, status updates, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and system data
• Assist with reporting and data collection related to purchasing activities and inventory levels
• Support purchasing workflow processes and system utilization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain operations, or a related field required
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite