Purchasing Assistant

Electro Rent Corp • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Electro Rent is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing and procurement operations. The role coordinates vendor returns, repairs, credits, replacements, spare parts, and purchasing activities, working with vendors and teams across Purchasing, Accounting, warehouse operations, shipping, and technical services. The position helps move equipment and purchasing transactions from the initial request through final resolution.

This is a full-time, onsite, non-exempt role in Van Nuys, California.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• At least one year of office, administrative, purchasing support, order-processing, or comparable experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong data-entry, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open items.
• Practical problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vendor RMAs, purchase orders, MRP or ERP systems, shipment tracking, warehouse operations, or vendor credit reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor return merchandise authorizations (RMAs).
• Create and update purchase orders for returns, repairs, credits, replacements, new purchases, and spare parts.
• Track equipment and RMAs from authorization through final closure.
• Coordinate shipments with domestic and overseas warehouses.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and asset records in the MRP system.
• Investigate damaged goods, shortages, incorrect shipments, missing credits, and other discrepancies.
• Provide clear, timely updates to vendors and internal teams.
• Help resolve invoice, credit, and billing issues with Purchasing and Accounting.
• Follow up on outstanding vendor actions and identify opportunities to improve processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED