Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Support Specialist

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Pay: $18–$22/hr, depending on experience

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement and materials management functions. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent follow-through, and consistent attendance. This role is essential to keeping production running smoothly by ensuring parts, materials, and supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor upcoming purchase orders and follow up on all items approaching their due dates or past-due.
• Immediately notify Josh of any orders that are late or expected to be late.
• Assist with spot-buy requests from Northwood personnel.
• Track assigned orders through the full purchasing cycle, from request to final delivery.
• Purchase stock parts requested by internal departments, including Premade, Electrical, Final Assembly, Engineering, Fabrication, and Machine Shop.
• Assist with ordering machine-specific components for production builds.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of electrical shop consumables and kanban/bulk electrical parts.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of gauge bulk wire.
• Support the procurement and parts team with additional tasks as needed.
• Assist with vendor communication, managing returns, and resolving order or delivery issues.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and high reliability
• Excellent attendance—issues will not be tolerated
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow up consistently and communicate proactively
• Comfortable working with vendors and internal departments
• Strong written and verbal communication

Software & Tools

Experience with the following is preferred but not required:

• HubSpot
• QuickBooks
• Fishbowl
• Microsoft Excel & Word
• Microsoft Teams

Labor Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status