Purchasing Assistant

ALLIED LLC; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

ALLIED LLC is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support multiple departments in identifying supply needs, placing orders, and helping with contract management. You will monitor inventory levels and assist vendors, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective procurement.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a working knowledge of supply chain procedures. This role emphasizes efficiency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive supply requests from departments and determine needs.
• Place orders, track delays, and maintain vendor relations.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and reorder before stock is critical.
• Evaluate vendor offers based on price and quality; research suppliers as needed.
• Assist with contract management as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Supply chain knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be working with multiple departments to determine their supply needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential goods. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take supply requests from departments, determining need
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desired
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed