Purchasing Assistant — Materials Buyer & ERP Support (CA)

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

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.