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Purchasing Assistant

ManpowerGroup • Thousand Oaks, CA • 3h ago

Job Title: Expeditor - Purchasing Assistant

Location: Newbury Park, CA

Pay Range: $20-$25hr.

What's the Job?

Job profile Name: Purchasing Assistant

Time Frame: 3-6 months with Temp to Hire Option

The Purchasing Assistant is in charge of starting the search for suppliers, analyzing offers, carrying out the administrative purchase process and following up until the invoice is paid to the supplier.

Must be able to meet ITAR requirements

General Responsibilities

Reviews purchase requests, develops supply sources, prepares bid specifications and bid requests.

Reviews departmental purchase requisitions to verify completeness and accuracy of information.

Identifies proper and reliable sources to fulfill internal customer needs described by Purchasing requisitions on time.

Supports the sourcing buyer on activities related to cost reduction.

Assists the buyer by following the global strategy.

Assists the buyer in reviewing commercial contracts.

Organizes deliveries and supplies in order to fulfill internal/ production requirements.

Follows-up with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Works with internal customers to review spare part drawings and specifications to provide sourcing recommendations to meet business needs.

Assists members of the procurement team carry out their role/duties with various administrative tasks.

Experience / Qualifications

Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role

Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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