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Robert Half lists this Purchasing Assistant opportunity in jacksonville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Purchasing AssistantRobert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Purchasing Assistant. This role plays a key part in supporting purchasing, inventory accuracy, and daily supply chain operations. It's a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys detailed, process-driven work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience in purchasing, inventory control, order processing, or supply chain support and enjoy working with systems, data, and cross-functional teams, we'd love to connect with you.ScheduleFull-time, onsite positionOccasional overtime required during peak periods, primarily during the first two weeks of each month when purchasing and inventory activities are at their highest volume.What You'll DoProcess purchase orders, vendor invoices, and incoming material receiptsMonitor and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely deliveryReconcile purchasing documentation and assist with invoice discrepanciesManage invoices through a shared department inboxPartner with plant and operations teams to resolve receiving and material issuesGenerate reports within the ERP systemMaintain pricing and inventory-related data using ExcelAssist with inventory reporting, valuation, and record accuracyParticipate in physical inventory counts and cycle count activitiesSupport day-to-day purchasing and supply chain administrative functionsWhy This Role?Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory, and supply chain functionsCollaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environmentStable organization with a strong operational foundation
Worksite address
jacksonville, IL, 62650, US
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