Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant/Material Buyer

Richland, MI (Fully On-Site)
Competitive Pay | 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Direct Hire)
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM (Flexible)
A global manufacturing organization is seeking Purchasing Assistants/Material Buyers to join its team in Richland, MI. This is an excellent opportunity for supply chain and purchasing professionals looking to gain experience with a large, established company that offers strong growth potential. The position is fully onsite and will support increasing business demands during a busy growth period.

Position Overview

The Material Buyer will support day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure a consistent flow of materials from approved suppliers. This role focuses on purchase order execution, supplier communication, order maintenance, and material follow-up to support production and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders based on system demand, requisitions, and planning requirements.
• Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and obtain acknowledgements.
• Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders, delivery schedules, past-due items, and order status updates.
• Maintain accurate purchase order information, including dates, quantities, pricing, and delivery details within the ERP system.
• Expedite materials as needed to support production, inventory, and customer requirements.
• Communicate supplier updates, material availability, and delivery risks to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies involving purchase orders, pricing, quantities, and receipts.
• Coordinate with receiving, accounts payable, planning, and suppliers to resolve transactional issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier communications, and documentation.
• Support shortage reports, open order reviews, and standard purchasing follow-up activities.
• Escalate supplier performance concerns, supply constraints, pricing issues, and contractual matters to purchasing leadership as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or administrative buying.
• Experience working with ERP systems and purchase order management preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, supplier communications, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and order maintenance.
• Ability to work within established processes while identifying and escalating issues when needed.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Join a global manufacturing organization with strong growth opportunities
• Exposure to supply chain, purchasing, and supplier management processes
• Opportunity for contract extension or potential direct hire based on business needs and approvals
• Collaborative team environment supporting critical production operations
• Stable, professional office environment located within a manufacturing facility

If you're a detail-oriented purchasing or supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richland, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richland,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.


San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.