Purchasing Admin

Zing Recruiting; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support purchasing and procurement activities at a manufacturing facility in Canton, MA. This role will help ensure materials, supplies, and services are ordered accurately and delivered on time while maintaining organized purchasing records and supporting internal teams.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with vendors and internal departments in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• SAP experience is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders in the company’s purchasing system.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm orders, and track deliveries.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up on outstanding or delayed orders.
• Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Review invoices and purchasing documentation for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments regarding order status, inventory needs, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with sourcing materials, supplies, and services as needed.
• Support purchasing managers and other departments with administrative and reporting needs.
• Prepare reports and maintain purchasing-related documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies and procedures.
• Help resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Perform other administrative and purchasing duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Canton, MA 02021
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: Approximately $25.00 per hour
Assignment Length: 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of becoming a permanent positionbased on business needs and performance.

Zing Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support purchasing and procurement activities at a manufacturing facility in Canton, MA. This role will help ensure materials, supplies, and services are ordered accurately and delivered on time while maintaining organized purchasing records and supporting internal teams.
The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with vendors and internal departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders in the company’s purchasing system.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm orders, and track deliveries.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up on outstanding or delayed orders.
• Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Review invoices and purchasing documentation for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments regarding order status, inventory needs, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with sourcing materials, supplies, and services as needed.
• Support purchasing managers and other departments with administrative and reporting needs.
• Prepare reports and maintain purchasing-related documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies and procedures.
• Help resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Perform other administrative and purchasing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• SAP experience is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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