Purchasing Support

Brightwing; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm located in Michigan seeks a Purchasing Support professional to assist with daily purchasing activities. The role involves coordinating with vendors, managing data, and supporting internal teams for accurate purchasing processes. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is crucial for ensuring timely product delivery and effective resolution of purchasing issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or administrative support experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support product sourcing and assist Account Managers with product selection.
• Enter and maintain purchasing data in Great Plains and CRM systems.
• Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors to track orders and confirm delivery dates.
• Support rush orders and vendor onboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

The Purchasing Support role assists with daily purchasing activities, vendor coordination, data management, and issue resolution. This position works closely with internal teams to ensure accurate purchasing processes and timely product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support product sourcing and assist Account Managers with product selection
• Enter and maintain purchasing data in Great Plains and CRM systems
• Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, and resolving discrepancies
• Coordinate with vendors to track orders and confirm delivery dates
• Support rush orders and vendor onboarding
• Assist with pricing updates based on cost changes
• Provide SDS and TDS documentation upon request
• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing to support purchasing processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or administrative support experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM and Great Plains experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred