Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

People Ready of Lafayette, LA is now hiring Purchasing Assistants in Carencro, LA!

• Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area
• Great benefit package options
• Get matched to jobs quickly.
• Competitive pay and steady schedule
• The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, Job Stack!

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $18 / hour*

• Process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Purchase customer-requested and special-order items
• Coordinate daily local purchasing activities with the Purchasing Shopper
• Maintain product pricing and purchasing records
• Receive purchase orders and verify accuracy against vendor invoices
• Maintain purchasing reports and related documentation
• Communicate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and order status
• Assist with inventory, item setup, and other purchasing-related tasks
• Meet daily deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with People Ready
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Customer-first mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Customer-first mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Background check required

Branch # 1244

Address: 2402 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

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* Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Blue Associates  .

People Ready considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. People Ready is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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