Purchasing Assistant

Mainz Brady Group; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainz Brady Group is looking for a Purchasing Assistant in Hillsboro, Oregon. The role involves supporting purchasing and production operations. Key responsibilities include managing supplier communication, purchase orders, inventory levels, and coordinating production schedules. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Epicor. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both material planning and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts and materials required for production.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier communication.
• Coordinate material planning and production schedules through ERP systems.
• Track deliveries and follow up on critical orders.
• Support inventory management and reduce excess/obsolete inventory.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, pricing, and delivery coordination.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor preferred)

Job description

We’re looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing, materials planning, and production operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will help manage supplier communication, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material flow to ensure production stays on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts and materials required for production
• Manage purchase orders and supplier communication
• Coordinate material planning and production schedules through ERP systems
• Track deliveries and follow up on critical orders
• Support inventory management and reduce excess/obsolete inventory
• Assist with supplier negotiations, pricing, and delivery coordination

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or manufacturing support
• Experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience (Epicor preferred)
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills