Warehouse Purchasing Assistant: PO & Vendor Coordination

JBS USA; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA invites applications for a Purchasing Assistant at the Plainwell Plant. The role supports the Purchasing Supervisor by turning released requisitions into purchase orders, confirming pricing and delivery dates with vendors, and building supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include managing the PO cycle, ensuring accurate requisitions, coordinating with packaging and stock room, and assisting Accounts Payable and Accounting to track invoices and payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree in business preferred.
• 2–5 years purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good math and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders from released requisitions.
• Confirm pricing and delivery dates with vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors on late or incomplete deliveries.
• Assist Purchasing Supervisor on duties.
• Work with accounting to verify PO receipts and invoices.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable on payment status.

Skills

Vendor management

Data entry

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Excel

Access

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Business degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

JBS USA invites applications for a Purchasing Assistant at the Plainwell Plant. The role supports the Purchasing Supervisor by turning released requisitions into purchase orders, confirming pricing and delivery dates with vendors, and building supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include managing the PO cycle, ensuring accurate requisitions, coordinating with packaging and stock room, and assisting Accounts Payable and Accounting to track invoices and payments.