Purchasing​/Buyer Assistant

Purchasing / Buyer Assistant

Category:
Clerical - Other

Location:

Smithfield, NC 27577

Pay: $17.00 Hourly

Status:
Open

Purchasing / Buyer Assistant

Looking for your next long-term office career? Join a growing team and learn purchasing from the ground up!

An established manufacturing and fabrication company serving commercial and industrial customers with precision-made products and services. The company operates in a professional, team-oriented environment where attention to detail, reliability, and quality are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in purchasing and manufacturing operations with hands-on training and room to grow.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 17.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 04:30am)

• Assist with purchasing and procurement, including placing orders and processing purchase order receipts.
• Work closely with the Buyer to learn purchasing processes and provide coverage as needed.
• Close completed work orders by entering materials, labor/time, and inventory transfers accurately.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to outside vendors, including plating and heat-treating suppliers, and maintain required documentation.
• Utilize computer systems to track orders, materials, work orders, and related purchasing documentation while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, particularly when working with orders, inventory, and documentation.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Friendly, professional, dependable, and able to communicate effectively with coworkers and outside vendors.
• Must be interested in a long-term career opportunity and committed to learning the position with the goal of eventually assuming full purchasing responsibilities.

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

* A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.