Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Adecco is assisting a company in Elizabethtown, NC with recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant . This is a temporary position (minimum 6 months) with the potential to become permanent based on performance and business needs.

Job Title : Purchasing Assistant

Pay Rate : $20–$24 / hour (based on experience)

Location : Elizabethtown, NC (On-site preferred, Hybrid up to 2 remote days per week)

Job Type : Temporary / Contract

Position Overview :

Adecco is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Purchasing Assistant to support our client’s Strategic Sourcing Team. This role is primarily administrative and focused on managing documentation, submitting requests, following up with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate is organized, proficient in Excel, and confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Pull technical drawings and submit tickets for STEP file creation

Follow up with suppliers on order status and documentation

Maintain and update Excel trackers for orders, materials, quotes, and supplier information

Organize and file purchasing documents

Assist with general clerical duties related to purchasing

Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, quality, etc.) to ensure timely information flow

Prepare basic cost analyses for competitive quoting

Prepare documentation to facilitate shipment of part samples

Support other purchasing tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications :

Basic to intermediate Excel skills (filtering, formulas, formatting)

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

Previous supplier-facing or customer service experience

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Highly organized with excellent time management and attention to detail

Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently

Supply chain or purchasing experience is a plus

Work Environment : On-site preferred

Hybrid : Up to 2 remote days per week (minimum 3 days on-site)

Must be able to reliably commute to Elizabethtown, NC

If you’re a motivated individual looking to grow your experience in purchasing or supply chain support, we encourage you to apply today!

Pay Details : $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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