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Purchasing Assistant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Davenport

Category:
Purchasing

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Job Description:

Robert Half is hiring a Purchasing Assistant for a manufacturing client to support day‑to‑day purchasing, inventory, and invoice processing activities. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the manufacturing industry whose seeking an opportunity to support inventory accuracy within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Process purchase orders, incoming material receipts, and vendor invoices
Track open purchase orders and reconcile order documentation
Manage vendor statements and assist with invoice discrepancies
Use a shared email inbox to receive and manage invoices
Partner closely with plant staff to resolve material or receiving issues, receiving phone calls as needed
Run reports in the ERP system and Access
Apply pricing and values to inventory using Excel
Assist with inventory reporting and valuation
Provide general administrative and data entry support to the supply chain team

Requirements:

1–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, order processing, inventory, quoting, or ERP data entry
Strong computer, ERP, & Excel skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Comfortable supporting volume work and deadlines in a manufacturing environment

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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