EntryLevel Purchasing Assistant

Express Employment Professionals; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Rosemead, CA, is seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Assistant to support a manufacturing team. The role offers on-the-job training and exposure to purchase orders, supplier communication, and material scheduling.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, and strong communication and organizational skills. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; no extensive purchasing experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase orders and material orders.
• Follow up with suppliers on pricing, availability, and deliveries.
• Help maintain purchasing and supplier records.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to support material needs.
• Assist with supplier and material issues as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/SC/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Entry-Level Purchasing Assistant to join our manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to start a career in purchasing and supply chain. We are willing to train the right candidate.

The work schedule is 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with purchase orders and material orders.
• Follow up with suppliers on pricing, availability, and deliveries.
• Help maintain purchasing and supplier records.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to support material needs.
• Assist with supplier and material issues as needed.

Why Apply?

• Entry-level opportunity with hands-on training.
• Gain experience in purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Opportunity to learn and grow into a Buyer role.
• Work with an experienced, collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

No extensive purchasing experience required. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in starting a career in purchasing, we encourage you to apply!

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance