Purchasing Specialist Assistant

Description: Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon
ENTEK is excited to welcome a Purchasing Specialist I to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting business operations through accurate data management and vendor communication, this is an excellent opportunity to begin and grow your career in supply chain and purchasing.
What You’ll Do
As a Purchasing Specialist I, you’ll provide administrative and purchasing support to ENTEK’s procurement team. You’ll help maintain purchasing records, support vendor communications, update ERP data, and ensure critical purchasing information remains accurate and up to date.

In this role, you will:

• Update purchase order records within ERP systems using vendor confirmations and invoice documentation
• Compare vendor documents to purchase orders and verify information accuracy
• Review and validate new item creation requests according to company standards
• Contact vendors to obtain order status updates and maintain accurate delivery schedules
• Update purchase order and delivery information within ERP software
• Maintain organized purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Print and distribute kanban cards, production work orders, drawing packets, and related documentation
• Route vendor and internal inquiries to appropriate purchasing team members
• Track delivery exceptions and coordinate issue resolution with internal departments
• Generate reports using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Support purchasing and supply chain teams with clerical and administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate filing systems and documentation records
• Communicate professionally with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations

Requirements: What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a motivated professional with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of relevant administrative, purchasing, or office experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain data
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous administrative, purchasing, customer service, or office support experience
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement operations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and vendor communications

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday in an office environment located in Lebanon, Oregon.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future

When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.