Posted August 17, 2026
Purchasing Associate
Smith Personnel Solutions
Brookshire, TX, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Purchasing Associate
Location: Brookshire, TX
Pay Rate: $22.00–$23.00/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Pay Rate: $22.00–$23.00/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Position Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support purchasing, materials, inventory, and supplier activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Microsoft Excel proficiency required
- Strong administrative, organizational, and data-entry skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Purchasing, materials, inventory, logistics, or supply chain experience preferred
- Associate degree and/or approximately 2 years of related experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Follow up on open purchase orders and supplier deliveries
- Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery status
- Update purchasing, expediting, and materials reports
- Enter revised delivery dates into MRP
- Create and close purchase orders
- Assist with material and equipment expediting
- Monitor potential material shortages and overages
- Coordinate with transportation companies and shipping lines
- Assist with billing review and control
Work Environment
On-site position requiring reliable attendance and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent communication with internal departments and external suppliers.
Pay Range: $22.00–$23.00/hour
