Purchasing Assistant

Description Robert Half is hiring a Purchasing Assistant to join a growing manufacturing team in the Quad Cities!This full-time, in-office position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting critical aspects of the supply chain operations while assisting an expanding department.Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, this opportunity will be a great fit for an experienced professional looking to join a fast-paced environment.If you're ready to step into a challenging yet rewarding role where no two days are the same and collaboration drives success, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact our team at 563-359-3995. Christin, Erin, and Lydia are great points of contact!Key Responsibilities Include: Process incoming material receipts and invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate closely with plant staff and vendors via phone to resolve material discrepancies and maintain smooth operations. Manage vendor statements and reconcile order files. Support inventory reporting and valuation activities, including participation in monthly on-site physical inventory counts. Track purchase orders and ensure incoming invoices align with the receipts. Use shared email inbox to manage invoice communication streams. Process receiving inventory data to ensure invoices are entered and paid on time. Run various reports using Access and Excel.Why Join This Team?Joining this team means becoming a vital part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.Requirements What Skillset We are Seeking: Strong computer skills: Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams while being comfortable with Access databases (training available). Organized and detail-oriented: Skilled in time management, meeting deadlines, and handling shifting priorities. Strong communication skills: Confident in interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, plant staff, and suppliers. Analytical mindset: Able to dive into why discrepancies occur, resolve statement issues, and handle reconciliation work. Comfortable working with interruptions while maintaining focus on primary goals. Thrive in team settings: Adaptive to a fast-moving, dynamic workplace with diverse personalities. Background in accounting or purchasing is beneficial.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .