Purchasing Assistant
Asheboro, NC | Full-Time
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM
Graham Personnel Services is
seeking a detail-oriented
Purchasing Assistant for a growing
manufacturing company in
Asheboro. This role will support
purchasing, inventory control, order
tracking, vendor communication,
and reporting functions while
helping ensure materials are
available to support production
needs.The ideal candidate will have
strong organizational skills,
purchasing or inventory experience,
and advanced computer skills,
particularly in Excel. This is a great
opportunity for someone who
enjoys working with data, vendors,
inventory, and cross-functional
teams in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment. ResponsibilitiesCreate
and process purchase orders for raw
materials, supplies, and operational
itemsTrack open purchase orders and
follow up with vendors regarding delivery
schedulesCommunicate inventory and
purchasing updates with internal
departmentsMaintain accurate inventory
records within the ERP systemPerform
inventory counts, cycle counts, and
investigate inventory discrepanciesReceive
materials into the system and verify receipt
accuracyProcess vendor invoices and
coordinate with Accounts PayableRequest
supplier quotes and assist with pricing
comparisonsMaintain vendor files,
purchasing records, and inventory
documentationGenerate inventory,
receiving, and purchasing reportsMaintain
Excel spreadsheets and inventory tracking
recordsSupport inventory audits and
continuous improvement initiativesBuild
and maintain positive relationships with
vendors and suppliersAssist with special
projects as assigned by
management Qualifications2+ years of
experience in one or more of the
following:PurchasingProcurementInventory
ControlInventory ManagementMaterials
CoordinationOrder ProcessingSupply
Chain SupportManufacturing
AdministrationStrong attention to detail
and organizational skillsExcellent data
entry and recordkeeping
abilitiesExperience with vendor
communication and supplier
coordinationAbility to manage multiple
priorities in a fast-paced
environmentStrong analytical and
problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and
written communication skillsProficiency in
Microsoft Office, especially
ExcelExperience with ERP or inventory
management software preferredIQMS
experience is a plusPower BI experience is
a plus