Purchasing Assistant (Temp-to-Perm) – Manufacturing Ops Support

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions; Town of Highland (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions in Highland, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant (Temp-to-Perm) to support a fast-moving manufacturing team. The role focuses on administrative and operational tasks within the purchasing department, with a schedule of Mon-Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Fri 7:30 AM–11:30 AM.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing or admin experience, familiarity with MRP systems, and strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or administrative experience; manufacturing background preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and update purchase orders, including pricing, delivery dates, and confirmations.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve delays, discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Coordinate with Receiving, QC, Warehouse, and Engineering.
• Assist with tooling orders, freight coordination, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and update supplier quotes in the system.
• Support inbound international shipments and initiate freight claims when needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Vendor communication

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office Proficiency

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions in Highland, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant (Temp-to-Perm) to support a fast-moving manufacturing team. The role focuses on administrative and operational tasks within the purchasing department, with a schedule of Mon-Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Fri 7:30 AM–11:30 AM.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing or admin experience, familiarity with MRP systems, and strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.