Purchasing Assistant Tempto

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

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant – Temp-to-Perm

Support a Fast-Moving Manufacturing Team

A growing client in Highland, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to their purchasing department. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity ideal for someone with purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing setting.

Position Overview:

• Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Location: Highland, New York
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
• Pay Range: $19–$23 per hour, based on experience

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Track and update purchase orders, including pricing, delivery dates, and confirmations
• Communicate with vendors to resolve delays, discrepancies, and quality issues
• Coordinate with internal teams such as 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

Purchasing Assistant 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, follow-through, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

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Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.

Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!

Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.

Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!