Purchasing assistant / purchaser (temp-to-hire)

Randstad Staffing is partnering with a premier, established printing company in the 77042 area to find a detail-oriented and motivated Purchaser. This is a fantastic opportunity to plant roots with a growing team that values precision, creativity, and collaboration. Offering a stable daytime schedule and a seamless temp-to-hire path, this role is perfect for a procurement professional looking to make a lasting impact.

salary: $18 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

As the Purchaser, you will be the backbone of the production pipeline, ensuring the team has the materials needed to bring client projects to life.

• Manage Inventory: Monitor stock levels of paper, ink, specialized printing substrates, and bindery supplies.
• Source & Negotiate: Coordinate with trusted vendors to secure competitive pricing, check material availability, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Process Purchase Orders: Accurately enter, track, and expedite POs within the inventory management system.
• Collaborate Daily: Work closely with production managers and the sales team to align material delivery with tight project deadlines.
• Resolve Discrepancies: Address any shipping delays, damaged goods, or billing inconsistencies swiftly and professionally.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or inventory control experience (experience within the printing, packaging, or manufacturing industry is a major plus!).
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Excel.
• strong Communicator: Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with vendors.
• Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for numbers, specifications, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Stable Schedule: Enjoy a true work-life balance with standard daytime hours and no weekends.
• Growth Potential: This is a temp-to-hire position meant for someone looking for a long-term career home.

Skills

• Procurement
• NEGOTIATIONS
• Inventory
• Sourcing
• Logistics
• Forecasting
• Expediting
• Organization
• Communication
• Multitasking
• ERP (or MRP)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.


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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.