Office Administrator

Precision Additive; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PreciXion is seeking an Office Administrator to serve as the operational backbone, combining procurement, supply chain coordination, and hands-on admin support. You will manage sourcing, purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory for materials, equipment, and supplies while assisting leadership and coordinating basic IT needs across the office.

The role blends traditional office administration with procurement responsibilities, including scheduling, correspondence, facilities, travel

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in office administration, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting executive or senior leadership a plus.
• Basic familiarity with IT equipment setup and troubleshooting (not a technical/IT specialist role, but comfortable being the first point of contact).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple vendors/orders simultaneously.
• Comfortable using purchasing software, spreadsheets, or ERP/inventory systems (experience with specific software, if any, a plus).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or leadership‑related matters.
• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through on order tracking and documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a small‑team, fast‑paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing: Source, evaluate, and purchase raw materials, production supplies, office supplies, and equipment.
• Procurement: Obtain and compare vendor quotes; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Procurement: Issue and track purchase orders from request through delivery and invoicing.
• Procurement: Maintain purchasing records and reconcile POs against invoices/packing slips.
• Procurement: Monitor inventory levels and reorder proactively to avoid delays.
• Procurement: Identify and qualify new suppliers; maintain vendor files and compliance docs.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Inventory tracking

Office administration

Supply chain coordination

Executive support

IT coordination

Tools

ERP / Inventory systems

Job description

PreciXion is a growing additive manufacturing company delivering advanced 3D printing solutions. We're a lean, hands‑on team where this role will have real ownership over how materials, supplies, and services flow into the business.

Position Summary

The Office Administrator serves as the operational backbone of the office, with a primary focus on procurement, supply chain coordination, and purchasing activities that keep production and daily operations running smoothly. This role blends traditional office administration (scheduling, correspondence, facilities) with hands‑on responsibility for sourcing, ordering, vendor management, and inventory tracking of materials, equipment, and supplies — while also providing direct administrative support to company leadership and coordinating basic IT needs across the office.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Source, evaluate, and purchase raw materials, production supplies, office supplies, and equipment
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Issue and track purchase orders from request through delivery and invoicing
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and reconcile POs against invoices and packing slips
• Monitor inventory levels of consumables and production materials; reorder proactively to avoid production delays
• Identify and qualify new suppliers as needed; maintain vendor files and compliance documentation

Supply Chain Coordination

• Track incoming shipments and resolve delays, discrepancies, or damaged goods with vendors/carriers
• Coordinate with production/engineering teams to forecast material needs
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor for pricing changes, lead time shifts, or supply risk
• Support cost‑tracking and budget reporting related to materials and supplies

Leadership Support

• Provide administrative support to company leadership as needed, including scheduling, correspondence, and preparation of materials for meetings
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting for leadership
• Assist with special projects and cross‑functional initiatives at leadership's direction
• Help prepare reports, presentations, or documentation for board meetings, investor updates, or leadership reviews
• Act as a point of coordination between leadership and vendors/staff on operational matters

IT Coordination

• Serve as the first point of contact for basic IT needs (equipment setup, troubleshooting, account access) and elevate to outside IT support/vendors as needed
• Coordinate procurement and setup of computers, phones, and other equipment for new hires
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment and software licenses
• Manage relationships with IT support vendors, ISPs, and software/subscription providers
• Support onboarding/offboarding IT logistics (equipment issuance and return, account provisioning coordination with outside IT support)

Office Administration

• Manage day‑to‑day office operations, including facilities, supplies, and vendor service contracts (utilities, cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc.)
• Greet visitors, manage incoming mail/shipments, and handle general correspondence
• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, and light HR/administrative support as needed
• Maintain organized filing systems for contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement records

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in office administration, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting executive or senior leadership a plus
• Basic familiarity with IT equipment setup and troubleshooting (not a technical/IT specialist role, but comfortable being the first point of contact)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple vendors/orders simultaneously
• Comfortable using purchasing software, spreadsheets, or ERP/inventory systems (experience with [specific software, if any] a plus)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or leadership‑related matters
• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through on order tracking and documentation
• Ability to work independently in a small‑team, fast‑paced startup environment

Preferred

• Familiarity with manufacturing materials (metals, polymers, or additive manufacturing consumables)
• Experience with basic inventory management or MRP systems