Purchasing Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant in Glendale, CA to support a busy purchasing team in construction, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. The role focuses on purchase order processing, data entry, vendor communication, and order processing tasks, with 1–2 years' related experience in a fast-paced environment.

This temp-to-hire opportunity offers growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Process purchase orders and support purchasing workflows.
• High-volume data entry with accuracy.
• Professionally communicate with vendors and internal staff.
• Support order processing and vendor follow-ups.
• Experience with PO documentation and purchasing support (1–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently for the purchasing team.
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Communicate with vendors, technicians, and internal team members by phone and email.
• Support customer service needs related to orders, purchasing requests, and vendor follow-up.
• Maintain and update purchasing records using ERP software, G-Suite, or Microsoft Office tools.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while working independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Purchase orders

Data entry

Vendor communication

ERP software

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Phone and email communication

Multitasking

Tools

ERP software

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Glendale, CA. This role supports a busy purchasing team within the construction, industrial facilities, and infrastructure industry, with a strong focus on purchase order processing, data entry, vendor communication, and customer service support.

The Purchasing Assistant is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced administrative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable communicating with vendors, technicians, and internal team members by phone and email. This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional with 1 to 2 years of experience who wants to build purchasing, procurement, and order processing skills while contributing to a collaborative team.

This position offers the chance to learn from an experienced purchasing group, support essential operational workflows, and grow into a long-term role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently for the purchasing team.
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Communicate with vendors, technicians, and internal team members by phone and email.
• Support customer service needs related to orders, purchasing requests, and vendor follow-up.
• Maintain and update purchasing records using ERP software, G-Suite, or Microsoft Office tools.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while working independently and as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits

• $23.00 to $26.00 per hour.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Process purchase orders and support purchasing team workflows.
• Handle heavy data entry with accuracy and speed.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, technicians, and internal staff.
• Support order processing, follow-up, and administrative purchasing tasks.
• 1 to 2 years of administrative, data entry, customer service, purchasing support, or order processing experience.
• Experience processing purchase orders or working with PO documentation.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating by phone and email in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with G-Suite or Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of ERP software.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage shifting priorities.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and confidence in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior buying, procurement, or purchasing assistant experience.
• Experience supporting purchasing operations in construction, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, technician support, and order follow-up processes.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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