Purchasing Clerk/ Data Entry

AppleOne Employment Services; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk / Data Entry professional for a temp-to-hire role in Fontana, CA. You will enter and process purchase orders, maintain vendor records, and support pricing and documentation needs in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have strong data entry accuracy, solid math skills, and a willingness to grow toward a Buyer role within a stable purchasing and supply chain setting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level purchasing support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong data entry accuracy and math skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume purchase orders and RFQs with accuracy.
• Maintain digital purchasing documents and vendor records.
• Assist with vendor setup, pricing updates, and mill agreements.
• Expedite orders and follow up to meet timelines and deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support aerospace/military supply chain requirements.
• Protect confidentiality of sensitive purchasing information.

Skills

Data entry

Detail-oriented

Procurement support

Vendor coordination

Math skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

A company specializing in aerospace materials is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk / Data Entry professional for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Fontana, CA. This entry-level purchasing support role is ideal for someone with strong data entry accuracy, math skills, and an interest in building a career in procurement. The Purchasing Clerk / Data Entry role offers hands-on experience with purchase orders, RFQs, vendor documentation, pricing support, and internal coordination tied to aerospace, military, and government supply chain requirements. Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced administrative environment, supportive teamwork, and clear growth potential toward a Buyer role may find this opportunity especially rewarding. This is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with detailed information, and motivated to grow within a stable purchasing and supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and process high-volume purchase orders, RFQs, vendor updates, and purchasing data with strong accuracy.
• Scan, index, organize, and maintain digital purchasing documents, mill acknowledgments, and vendor records.
• Support vendor setup, pricing updates, mill agreements, and purchasing documentation requirements.
• Expedite orders and follow up with vendors to help ensure timeline compliance and project deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support strict aerospace, military, and government supply chain requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive purchasing and contract-related information.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.
• Annual equivalent: $41,600 to $43,680 per year.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Fontana, CA.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Process purchase orders, RFQs, vendor records, and purchasing data in a high-volume environment.
• Maintain accurate digital documentation for purchasing, vendor, and mill-related records.
• Support vendor coordination, pricing updates, order expediting, and internal purchasing follow-up.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet strict project schedules and supply chain requirements.
• 1 to 2 years of administrative, data entry, order processing, purchasing support, or related experience.
• Strong data entry accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong math skills, including percentage calculations, unit conversions from Metric to Imperial, and material sizing calculations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Willingness to support national defense or military initiative contracts and maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in growing into a Buyer or procurement-focused career path.
• Experience with purchase orders, RFQs, vendor records, or supply chain documentation.
• Previous experience in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, distribution, or government contract support is a plus.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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