Purchasing Administrative Assistant (Day Shift) – Detail-Oriented

PeopleReady; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleReady of Lafayette, LA is hiring a Purchasing Administrative Assistant in Carencro, LA. You will order products, communicate with vendors, and maintain inventory while entering data into our ERP system.

This role requires 18+ years of age, basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook, and strong attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills. Prior purchasing or admin experience is a plus; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Customer-focusedmindsetwithacommitmenttoprovidingexceptionalservice
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Previous purchasing, inventory, administrative, or customer service experience is preferred but not required
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Background Check Required

Responsibilities

• Ordering product and communicating with vendors
• Maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Entering and maintaining accurate data within our ERP system
• Assisting with various administrative and purchasing‑related tasks

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Willing to work overtime

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PeopleReady of Lafayette, LA is hiring a Purchasing Administrative Assistant in Carencro, LA. You will order products, communicate with vendors, and maintain inventory while entering data into our ERP system.

This role requires 18+ years of age, basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook, and strong attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills. Prior purchasing or admin experience is a plus; overtime may be required.