Purchasing Assistant

Aston Carter • Neenah, WI

7d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to a growing purchasing team focused on engineering builds, research and development projects, and prototype procurement. The role works closely with Buyers and cross-functional teams to process purchasing activities promptly, maintain accurate procurement records, and support day-to-day operations. It is suited to someone eager to learn, attentive to detail, and comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a continuous improvement mindset.

The position is described as a contract role based in Neenah, Wisconsin. The posting describes a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote, but also later identifies the position as fully onsite. The pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits; benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave.

Requirements

• Previous administrative, purchasing support, customer service, or office experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes, systems, and tasks.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or operations functions.
• Exposure to ERP or purchasing systems.
• Continuous improvement or process-focused mindset.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team for engineering, R&D, and prototype procurement activities.
• Create, maintain, and update purchasing records, documentation, and system data accurately.
• Assist Buyers with purchase order processing, order tracking, and supplier communication.
• Monitor purchasing requests and help ensure materials and services are procured in a timely manner.
• Use Excel and internal systems to track procurement activities and maintain reporting data.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding order status, delivery updates, and purchasing requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within purchasing operations.
• Review purchasing information and documentation with a high level of attention to detail.
• Perform additional administrative and purchasing-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed