Purchasing Assistant

Spectraforce Technologies; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on procuring materials and services, supporting administrative purchasing processes, and maintaining vendor relationships.

The candidate will work with the purchasing manager and senior buyers to manage orders, schedules, and documentation, while ensuring accurate records and timely communications with suppliers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related degrees preferred.
• At least two years of experience in purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and supplier management systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow established work processes and workflows
• Provide courteous and effective communication
• Meet work deadlines
• Work with the purchasing manager & Senior Buyers to run the purchasing department
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
• Manage purchase orders scheduled delivery dates, Acknowledgements, Change Notices
• Maintain all purchase records
• Support supplier receipts & resolve and documentation issues

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Organization

Spreadsheet software

Inventory management

Supply chain basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related degree preferred (Associate/Bachelor)

Tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Duration: 12months

Location: Chatsworth, CA 91311

Shift Timings: 1st Shift 6:00am_2:30pm_8_Hrs_ Monday to Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will purchasing of materials and services necessary to support the company. This individual needs be familiar with administrative practices.

Tasks involve working with documents, spreadsheets, reports, the incumbent will compose correspondence items

Responsibilities

• Follow established work processes and workflows


• Provide courteous and effective communication


• Meet work deadlines


• Work with the purchasing manager & Senior Buyers to run the purchasing department


• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities


• Manage purchase orders scheduled delivery dates, Acknowledgements, Change Notices


• Maintain all purchase records


• Support supplier receipts & resolve and documentation issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)


• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position


• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems


• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships


• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications