Job title: Purchasing Assistant
Location: Avon, OH
Shift 1st (Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm)
Salary: $21-$30 an hour based on experience
JOB DUTIES
- Generate, process, and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, consumables, tooling, outside services, and MRO supplies.
- Verify supplier confirmations, including lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules to align with production needs.
- Monitor open orders and proactively follow up with vendors regarding late or potentially delayed shipments.
- Communicate any delays, substitutions, or order changes to internal teams in a timely manner.
- Serve as a key contact for suppliers, handling order updates, confirmations, expediting requests, and documentation needs.
- Maintain professional and effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders via phone and email.
- Support supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and ensure accurate maintenance of supplier records.
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Receiving teams to ensure accurate deliveries, packing slips, and invoice reconciliation.
- Assist in resolving discrepancies such as shortages, damaged items, incorrect pricing, or documentation issues.
- Organize and maintain purchasing records, including confirmations, freight documentation, and supplier certifications.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points, assisting with replenishment of high-use materials and supplies.
- Coordinate urgent material requirements with the Purchasing Manager and production teams.
Support inventory accuracy efforts, including cycle counts and related initiatives. - Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems and supporting spreadsheets.
- Contribute to process improvements in purchasing workflows, including tracking and documentation accuracy.
- Assist the Purchasing Manager with reporting, supplier performance metrics, and KPI tracking.
- Other duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED required (Associate degree or technical coursework preferred).
- 1 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, administrative support, or manufacturing operations preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and comfort working in ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong attention to detail—able to manage multiple orders without errors or missed follow-ups.
- Clear communication skills and a professional, service-driven approach.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize urgent needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment preferred.
- Experience with supplier expediting, inventory control, or invoice/PO matching preferred.
- Familiarity with purchasing terms such as lead times, freight terms, MOQ, and material certifications preferred
- Ability to pass a preemployment screening.
Company Benefits include:
- Clean and safe work environment
- Family oriented environment that supports work life balance
- Employee BBQ's and company events
- Employee Appreciation Day
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- Min. 2 weeks of annual PTO
- 401(k) plan eligibility on day 1
- Semiannual check in with leadership on performance and career development
- Company paid STD, Life Insurance, and AD&D
- Quarterly company meetings with leadership
- Annual boot stipend
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Low Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance costs
- Flexible spending account
- Free uniforms and cleaning (not mandatory)
- Discounts with partner vendors
- Benefits with 2 EAP programs
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.