Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Beaumont, Texas | Full-time | On-site A supplier says an item has shipped. The project team expects it on Thursday. The invoice shows a different quantity. A good Purchasing Assistant sees that mismatch early enough to fix it before it becomes someone else's problem. If you enjoy practical coordination and want to understand how a business buys what it needs, this Beaumont role gives you a clear place to start. Follow an order all the way through 1. Check purchase requests for the right item, quantity, budget approval, and delivery details before they become an order. 2. Prepare purchase-order information using the approved system, then send it for the required sign-off. 3. Contact suppliers about availability, quoted lead times, substitutions, and delivery updates; record the answer accurately. 4. Compare confirmations and receipts with the original request, flag shortages or damaged goods, and help route invoice differences for review. 5. Keep a simple view of open orders so project and office colleagues know what has arrived and what still needs attention. The job calls for comfortable communication as well as careful records. You will speak with vendors, update colleagues when timing changes, and ask a useful question when the paperwork does not tell the full story. You will not be expected to choose suppliers or approve spending beyond the authority you are given. Learn the commercial side You will receive training on the ordering process, record keeping, and how to escalate exceptions. Over time, you can build confidence reading quotes, noticing patterns in late deliveries, and preparing clearer information for the person making purchasing decisions. That is meaningful business experience for someone interested in procurement or operations. Previous purchasing experience is welcome but is not required. Experience handling stock, orders, invoices, or spreadsheets in another setting can translate well. We are looking for someone who checks numbers, follows up politely, and does not assume an order is complete just because a message says “sent.” This is a full-time, on-site Beaumont opening. Tell us about a time you caught an error or kept a request moving across more than one person.

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