Purchasing Assistant

HR Direct Services; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Direct Services in California is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for the Ontario/Montebello area. You will support the Purchasing Manager with daily purchasing activities, create and maintain purchase orders, obtain vendor quotes, and track delivery dates.

The role requires strong organization, ERP/data-entry experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors. Pay is $21–$22 per hour, DOE, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Vendor communication and quote comparison experience.
• ERP/data-entry experience.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager with daily purchasing activities.
• Create and maintain purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes.
• Maintain purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Track orders and expected delivery dates.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and order status.
• Assist with invoice and purchase-order discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs.

Skills

Vendor communication

ERP/data-entry experience

Pricing / cost comparison

Organization and follow-up

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant – Ontario / Montebello, CA

• Pay: $21–$22/hr DOE and interview
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Overtime: Possible as needed
• Training Location: Montebello, CA
• Permanent Location: Ontario, CA once the company completes its relocation

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager with daily purchasing activities
• Create and maintain purchase orders
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes
• Maintain purchasing records within the ERP system
• Track orders and expected delivery dates
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and order status
• Assist with invoice and purchase-order discrepancies
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs

Preferred Experience

• Previous purchasing, procurement, buyer assistant, or purchasing coordinator experience
• Experience purchasing steel, plastics, hardware, fasteners, or similar manufacturing materials
• Vendor communication and quote comparison
• ERP/data-entry experience
• Pricing or cost-comparison experience is a plus
• Strong organization and follow-up skills