What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Personal Assistant to Purchasing Manager position at People First Employment?
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Personal Assistant to support the Purchasing Manager. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, vendor coordination, and administrative support. The assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth communication with suppliers, accurate order processing, and timely delivery of goods.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM M-F
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate with suppliers via phone and email to place and confirm orders
- Monitor shipment schedules and track deliveries to ensure timeliness
- Follow up on delayed or missing shipments and resolve issues promptly
- Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to address discrepancies in invoices and shipping documents
- Maintain organized records of orders, shipments, and vendor communications
- Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Manager as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, data entry)
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in a purchasing or administrative role
Specializing in the placement of professionals in the logistics & manufacturing world, People First Employment can help you find the job you need to get to the next level! Our goal is to help you with all of your individual needs and give you amazing customer service because we do care about you, hence our company name- People First Employment.
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