Procurement Assistant — Track POs & Partner with Vendors

Singer Equipment Company; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Group life insurance

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Singer Equipment Company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing team by processing direct ship purchase orders and coordinating with vendors. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive communication to meet delivery timelines, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative manufacturing-distribution environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of purchasing, procurement, order management, or related experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Create and process direct ship purchase orders, verifying pricing, quantities, item information, and ship-to details.
• Track vendor acknowledgments and confirm receipt, pricing, and expected ship dates.
• Maintain accurate purchase order information and update orders based on approved changes or vendor information.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on outstanding, overdue, or incomplete orders.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, lead times, backorders, shipping updates, and tracking information.
• Escalate significant vendor or order issues to the appropriate Purchasing Specialist or manager.
• Support Equipment Purchasing Specialists with order entry, purchase order updates, documentation, and issue resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Singer Equipment Company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing team by processing direct ship purchase orders and coordinating with vendors. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive communication to meet delivery timelines, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative manufacturing-distribution environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.