Purchasing Assistant

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement operations for a Contract position based in Camarillo, California. This role focuses on coordinating material purchases, maintaining accurate order records, and helping ensure goods and services arrive on schedule. The ideal candidate brings a careful, organized approach and is comfortable working with suppliers and internal teams to keep purchasing activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day procurement tasks by identifying material needs and assisting with sourcing activities.
• Prepare, submit, and track purchase orders to support timely fulfillment of business requirements.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery updates.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, records, and order status information for the department.
• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify specifications and support purchasing requests across functions.
• Monitor incoming deliveries and help resolve issues related to delays, discrepancies, or incomplete shipments.
• Support general purchasing department operations to help maintain efficient procurement workflows.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or related coordination activities.
• Practical knowledge of purchase order processing and routine purchasing functions.
• Experience working with suppliers and handling purchasing materials in a structured environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage records accurately and follow established procedures.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with standard office and purchasing-related systems used for tracking orders and documentation.