Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantAre you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to build your experience in purchasing and procurement operations? Electro Rent is looking for a proactive Purchasing Assistant to help coordinate vendor returns, repairs, credits, replacements, spare parts, and purchasing activities.In this role, you will work closely with vendors and teams across Purchasing, Accounting, warehouse operations, shipping, and technical services. You will help keep equipment and purchasing transactions moving smoothly from initial request through final resolution.What You'll DoCoordinate vendor return merchandise authorizations, known as RMAsCreate and update purchase orders for returns, repairs, credits, replacements, new purchases, and spare partsTrack equipment and RMAs from authorization through final closureCoordinate shipments with domestic and overseas warehousesMaintain accurate purchasing and asset records in the MRP systemInvestigate damaged goods, shortages, incorrect shipments, missing credits, and other discrepanciesProvide clear, timely updates to vendors and internal teamsHelp resolve invoice, credit, and billing issues with Purchasing and AccountingFollow up on outstanding vendor actions and identify opportunities to improve processesWhat You'll BringHigh school diploma or equivalent education and experienceAt least one year of office, administrative, purchasing support, order-processing, or comparable experienceWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and TeamsStrong data-entry, organizational, and recordkeeping skillsClear written and verbal communicationAbility to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open itemsPractical problem-solving skills and strong attention to detailExperience with vendor RMAs, purchase orders, MRP or ERP systems, shipment tracking, warehouse operations, or vendor credit reconciliation is a plus.If you enjoy keeping details organized, solving problems, and collaborating with different teams, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your purchasing and procurement career with Electro Rent!Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.