Purchasing Specialist Assistant

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC•Lebanon, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ENTEK is excited to welcome a Purchasing Specialist I to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting business operations through accurate data management and vendor communication, this is an excellent opportunity to begin and grow your career in supply chain and purchasing. As a Purchasing Specialist I, you’ll provide administrative and purchasing support to ENTEK’s procurement team. You’ll help maintain purchasing records, support vendor communications, update ERP data, and ensure critical purchasing information remains accurate and up to date.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of relevant administrative, purchasing, or office experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain data
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative, purchasing, customer service, or office support experience
Experience working with ERP systems
Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement operations
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Knowledge of purchasing processes and vendor communications

Responsibilities

Update purchase order records within ERP systems using vendor confirmations and invoice documentation
Compare vendor documents to purchase orders and verify information accuracy
Review and validate new item creation requests according to company standards
Contact vendors to obtain order status updates and maintain accurate delivery schedules
Update purchase order and delivery information within ERP software
Maintain organized purchasing records and supporting documentation
Print and distribute kanban cards, production work orders, drawing packets, and related documentation
Route vendor and internal inquiries to appropriate purchasing team members
Track delivery exceptions and coordinate issue resolution with internal departments
Generate reports using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Support purchasing and supply chain teams with clerical and administrative tasks
Maintain accurate filing systems and documentation records
Communicate professionally with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations