Purchasing Assistant - 1st Shift

Our client, in South Burlington, VT is seeking a purchasing agent to join their team. The Purchasing Assistant provides temporary administrative and transactional support to the Purchasing team. This is an entry-level role focused on purchase order and order entry activities, maintaining accurate purchasing information, and communicating with suppliers regarding order status and follow-up.

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Location: South Burlington, VT

Pay Range: 24-30 an hour

What’s the Job?

Key Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain purchase orders and purchasing-related information.
- Perform data entry and other clerical/administrative tasks supporting the Purchasing team.
- Contact suppliers to obtain order updates and follow up on open items.
- Maintain and update purchasing information using Excel and company systems.
- Assist with tracking orders and identifying items requiring follow-up.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal team members.
- Provide additional administrative supports to the Purchasing team as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous administrative, data entry, purhcasing, or office experience preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable performing high-volume data entry and transactional work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

*This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
 

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