Purchasing Associate: Detail-Driven Buyer in Manufacturing

Riggins Company; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riggins Company in Virginia is seeking a Purchasing Associate to support a Strategic Buyer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves PO preparation, documentation, order tracking, and vendor follow-up to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting teams. Training is available for candidates with strong work ethic and willingness to learn, with ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Accurate data entry and ability to work across multiple spreadsheets and files.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Good judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated.
• Strong follow-through and a sense of ownership.
• Professional demeanor when working with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders based on approved decisions and vendor quotations.
• Update RFQ and purchasing documentation to reflect awarded vendor pricing, scope of work, materials, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Assemble complete purchasing packages, including vendor quotes, drawings, CAD files, specifications, and other supporting documentation.
• Save and maintain purchasing documents in the appropriate company and job folders.
• Distribute purchase orders and supporting documentation to vendors and appropriate internal personnel.
• Track vendor order confirmations and follow up on outstanding confirmations.
• Monitor order status and delivery dates and communicate updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate and current purchasing logs and records.
• Coordinate vendor invoices with Accounts Payable and assist with routine documentation issues.
• Maintain documentation for credit-card purchases and other routine purchasing transactions.
• Perform routine vendor follow-up regarding orders, deliveries, documentation, and other purchasing matters.
• Assist with vendor research, pricing research, quote comparisons, and other purchasing activities as needed.
• Review purchasing documentation for accuracy and identify discrepancies before they become problems.
• Recognize issues that require additional review and elevate them appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling company and vendor information.
• Provide general purchasing support in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Multiple priorities

Independent work

Strong communication

Fast-paced

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Riggins Company in Virginia is seeking a Purchasing Associate to support a Strategic Buyer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves PO preparation, documentation, order tracking, and vendor follow-up to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting teams. Training is available for candidates with strong work ethic and willingness to learn, with ERP/MRP