Buyer - Office Support Specialist
Job Description
Temporary
Oakdale, CA
Comp: $25/hr
Great office position available through September! Provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in an office and grow your skills and build upon your resume in a professional office role!
Position Responsibilities
- Processing invoices, credit card payments, and requisitions.
- Reviews invoices, receiving paperwork, and inventory transactions for accuracy
- Research and problem solve, investigates and corrects discrepancies, reaching out to corporate and plant resources as needed
- Provides backup and perform duties as needed for procurement, scheduling, inventory control, and supply room associates
- Reviews daily inventory and exception reports in support of procurement department
- Writes purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders for goods and services as needed
- Evaluates purchase requests for accuracy and other information -Monitors and expedites the delivery of purchased goods and services in support of procurement and maintenance departments
- Coordinates with procurement and maintenance departments on purchasing activities to maintain adequate inventory
- Provides feedback and communicates with different departments regarding purchase order status.
- Assures orders are processed against the appropriate chart of accounts
- Receives and examines incoming stock documents for discrepancies or damage and works with vendors to resolve
- Conducts cycle counts of supply room inventory and participates in inventory counts
- Administers process orders and requisitions in support of scheduling as needed
- Works with and supports company personnel, including, but not limited to, procurement, scheduling, logistics, supply room, inventory control, finance, and operations
- Processes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- High school diploma or GED required, further education preferred
- 0 to 3 years relevant experience
- Experience with Purchasing or Buying in a manufacturing environment
- SAP experience a plus!
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks in a deadline oriented environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
- Capable of working in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in general computer operations with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Intermediate math skills
Meet Your Recruiter

Heidi Smith
Executive Recruiter
Heidi was born and raised in The Woodlands, Texas. She earned her degree from Sam Houston State University in Mass Communication. After graduating, she spent a few years in the Rocky Mountains exploring the new terrain. She currently resides in Pea Ridge, AR close to our newly opened office in Northwest Arkansas. As an experienced Recruiter, Heidi brings a blend of Southern hospitality and professional expertise to every interaction. Her approach is to build genuine relationships, understand unique career aspirations, and to help both candidates and companies find the right match. "Off the clock" Heidi enjoys exploring the Ozark Mountains with her husband, Blake, their son, Hawk and their two dogs - Phil Collins (Husky) and Charlotte York (Terrier).