Purchasing Assistant

Koch•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting procurement operations by ensuring supplier information, purchasing records, and procurement processes are accurate, efficient, and well-organized. This position works closely with internal teams and suppliers to help maintain smooth business operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. The Purchasing team partners with multiple departments to ensure the timely procurement of materials and services needed to support business operations. By maintaining strong supplier relationships, data accuracy, and process efficiency, the team helps drive operational excellence and support organizational objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, administrative, or operational functions.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience working within an ERP system.
Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and principles.
Experience generating and analyzing operational or purchasing reports.

Responsibilities

Support procurement operations by maintaining accurate supplier information and ensuring compliance documentation is complete before supplier onboarding.
Help drive data-informed decision-making through the development and distribution of purchasing and operational reports.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Facilitate the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials to support uninterrupted business operations.
Maintain the integrity of purchasing records and procurement data within business systems.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve purchasing-related challenges and improve overall service levels.
Contribute to departmental initiatives and special projects that support business growth and continuous improvement objectives.