Highlights
Play a key role in supporting purchasing operations for a growing organization and contribute directly to inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely procurement and smooth supply chain processes.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kent, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $40,000–$41,600 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Purchasing Assistant
Salary: $40,000 - $41,600
Location: On-Site in Kent, Ohio
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Play a key role in supporting purchasing operations for a growing organization and contribute directly to inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely procurement and smooth supply chain processes.
- Gain hands-on experience with purchasing systems, order management, and vendor relationships in a collaborative environment.
- Join a stable organization that values teamwork, professional development, and long-term employee success.
Key Responsibilities for the Purchasing Assistant:
- Create, process, and track purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
- Communicate with vendors regarding order status, pricing, delivery schedules, and product availability.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, and inventory data within purchasing and ERP systems.
- Assist with inventory monitoring and coordinate with internal departments to support operational needs.
- Resolve routine purchasing and supplier issues while supporting cost-control and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications for the Purchasing Assistant:
- 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or a related field.
- Familiarity with purchase orders, vendor communications, inventory management, or supply chain processes.
- Experience using ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
