Purchasing Associate

Addictive Desert Designs; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance – 100%

Sick Time / Paid time off

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Addictive Desert Designs in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Purchasing Associate to support procurement and inventory operations. You’ll manage the full PO lifecycle, coordinate with vendors, track dropship shipments, and log inventory in our ERP system while providing front-desk support.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year experience in purchasing or inventory, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate records and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or order entry.
• Experience with ERP systems and data entry accuracy.
• Strong communication for vendor follow-up and internal coordination.

Responsibilities

• Process and send purchase orders to vendors on schedule.
• Enter data into ERP and keep records accurate.
• Receive inventory, verify against POs, update records.
• Track dropship orders and coordinate with suppliers.
• Validate costs against quotes, contracts, invoices.
• Support accounts payable with reconciled POs, packing slips, invoices.
• Provide front desk coverage and greet visitors.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Data entry

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Front desk

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Macola

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Job description

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG), is a leader in the growing automotive aftermarket industry. When you join HPAG, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be a part of our exciting and rapidly growing, multi-brand organization. Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

Are you ready to be part of our future?

We are hiring a Purchasing Associate in Chandler, AZ to support the procurement and inventory operations at Horsepower Automotive Group. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy and process. You'll manage the full purchase order lifecycle, coordinate with vendors, track dropship shipments, receive and log inventory in our ERP system, and provide front-desk coverage as part of a collaborative office team. If you have experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Associate, Inventory Coordinator, or Order Entry Specialist, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready to be part of our future?

Key Responsibilities

• Send and process purchase orders (POs) to vendors and suppliers accurately and on schedule
• Enter and maintain data in the company ERP system, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Receive incoming inventory, verify shipments against POs and packing slips, and update inventory records
• Follow up with vendors on order status, lead times, backorders, and delivery confirmations
• Place and track dropship orders, coordinating directly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery to end customers
• Validate purchase costs against quotes, contracts, and invoices to catch discrepancies before payment
• Reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices to support accurate accounts payable processing
• Maintain organized, audit-ready purchasing and receiving records
• Provide front desk reception support, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and directing inquiries
• Communicate proactively with internal teams (warehouse, accounting, sales) regarding order status and inventory levels
• Identify and flag pricing errors, shipment discrepancies, or vendor delays
• Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or order entry
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system (e.g., Macola, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar) strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general data entry accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to catch cost or quantity discrepancies quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for vendor follow-up and internal coordination
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities: purchase orders, dropship tracking, inventory receiving, and front desk duties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field a plus

Core Skills

• Purchase Order Processing
• ERP Systems
• Inventory Receiving
• Data Entry
• Dropship Order Tracking
• Cost Validation
• Accounts Payable Support
• Front Desk / Office Reception
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance – 100% Employer Paid
• Sick Time / Paid time off
• Employee Referral Program

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Full-Time
• Compensation: $50,000–$65,000 per year, based on experience

Work Location: In-Person at our facility in Chandler, AZ

It is the policy of Addictive Desert Designs, and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.