Purchasing Associate

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Lolita (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support a purchasing team in daily tasks. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials and services to meet company needs.

This position offers growth in purchasing, supply chain, or operations, with standard daytime hours and on-site work at our Texas location. Training and development opportunities are available as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in administration, customer service, inventory, or purchasing preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a purchasing role.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process purchase requisitions in the AS400 system.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to track orders and maintain records.
• Assist with sourcing materials and comparing pricing.
• Help negotiate pricing to get the best value.
• Review purchase needs and make recommendations.
• Create and issue purchase orders with manager approval.
• Place online orders as needed.
• Track and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Expedite orders when needed to meet deadlines.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchasing and accounting records.
• Maintain organized files for purchase orders and related documents.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Administrative experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

AS400

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support a purchasing team with daily tasks. This role helps ensure materials and services are ordered on time and at a good value to meet company needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in growing in purchasing, supply chain, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process purchase requisitions in the AS400 system
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to track orders and maintain records
• Assist with sourcing materials and comparing pricing
• Help negotiate pricing to get the best value
• Review purchase needs and make recommendations
• Create and issue purchase orders with manager approval
• Place online orders as needed
• Track and follow up on overdue deliveries
• Expedite orders when needed to meet deadlines
• Resolve discrepancies between purchasing and accounting records
• Maintain organized files for purchase orders and related documents
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager

Working hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in administration, customer service, inventory, or purchasing preferred
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a purchasing role

Experience

1-4 years

Education

Associate

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400 is a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay & Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)