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Purchasing Assistant

$21 - $24 per hour

SelectStaffing

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant

Van Nuys, CA (On-Site)

Pay: $21-$24/hr DOE

Join our team as a Purchasing Assistant and play a key role in supporting purchasing operations, vendor returns, equipment repairs, and inventory management. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating with vendors, tracking orders, and ensuring smooth operations between purchasing, warehouse, and accounting teams.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate vendor RMAs (Returns, Repairs, Credits, and Replacements).
  • Create and maintain purchase orders for equipment, repairs, and spare parts.
  • Track assets, shipments, and vendor returns from start to finish.
  • Work closely with warehouse, shipping, lab, and accounting teams to resolve issues and ensure timely processing.
  • Maintain accurate records and updates within purchasing/MRP systems.
  • Investigate shipment discrepancies, damaged goods, and missing credits.
  • Provide status updates to vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Support process improvements and follow up on outstanding vendor actions.
Preferred
  • Experience with vendor returns (RMAs), purchase orders, or spare parts coordination
  • Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems
  • Experience working with warehouse, logistics, or technical service teams
  • Intermediate Excel skills including filters, lookups, and reporting

Apply today to join a growing team where your attention to detail and organizational skills will make an immediate impact!

1+ year of administrative, purchasing support, order processing, Proficient with Excel, Outlook and Word
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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