Administrative Assistant, Purchasing
About The Position
NISS specializes in underground, surface, and helicopter-supported core drilling for the mining and exploration industries. Our crews operate across Nevada, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona - delivering precision, performance, and safety in every meter drilled. We take pride in our people, providing advanced training, steady rotations, and long-term opportunities for professional growth. The Administrative Assistant plays a key support role in keeping our drill crews supplied, equipped, and operational by ensuring materials and services arrive where they're needed, when they're needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work well with a variety of people in a team environment.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an office, customer service, administrative, warehouse, or purchasing support role is helpful, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager with day-to-day purchasing activities.
- Create and process purchase orders after approvals are received.
- Enter and update order information in company systems.
- Request pricing and quotes from suppliers.
- Follow up on orders and delivery schedules.
- Communicate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and field employees regarding material needs.
- Help coordinate shipping and freight deliveries.
- Track shipments and assist with resolving delivery issues.
- Assist with inventory counts and inventory record maintenance.
- Help ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.
- Work with accounting and suppliers to help resolve invoice or order questions.
- Maintain organized purchasing and shipping records.
- Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Robust benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
