Part-Time Purchasing & Operations Coordinator (Remote)

Simplex; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Simplex in the Austin area seeks a part-time Purchaser / Operations Coordinator to support purchasing, expense administration, and project operations for prototype and small-build projects.

The role focuses on purchasing, receipts, expense coding, and documentation, with growth potential into executive-assistant and broader operations responsibilities. Hybrid flexibility is offered and the schedule begins at 8–12 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with pricing, quantities, part numbers, receipts, and codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including templates and tracking files.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchases for components, materials, tools, and supplies based on requests from engineers and leadership.
• Create and manage purchase orders using Excel or similar templates.
• Track orders, confirm part numbers, quantities, pricing, taxes, shipping, and destinations.
• Collect and organize receipts; match purchases to project codes and file PDFs in shared folders.
• Support expense-entry using FreshBooks or similar systems; ensure audit-ready records.
• Communicate order status, delays, and issues to team and vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Part-time flexibility

Standup availability

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

FreshBooks or similar

Vendor portals

Job description

Simplex in the Austin area seeks a part-time Purchaser / Operations Coordinator to support purchasing, expense administration, and project operations for prototype and small-build projects.

The role focuses on purchasing, receipts, expense coding, and documentation, with growth potential into executive-assistant and broader operations responsibilities. Hybrid flexibility is offered and the schedule begins at 8–12 hours weekly.