Purchasing and Logistics Associate

Position Overview

Step into a fast-paced supply chain seat where you’ll keep materials moving, suppliers informed, and the shop stocked. In this role as a Purchasing and Logistics Associate, you will help choose products, place and track purchase orders, coordinate freight, and support hands-on warehouse tasks that ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Morning: Review overnight PO confirmations and vendor updates. Send quick follow-ups regarding any changes in price, quantity, or lead time.
• Midday: Arrange inbound and outbound freight (LTL, FTL, or sprinter vans) based on timelines and cost. Track shipments and update team members on status.
• Afternoon: Reconcile paperwork (BOLs, packing lists, etc.), monitor supplier performance and pricing trends, and log insights for future sourcing decisions.
• Throughout the day: Assist with loading/unloading materials, check shipments following safety protocols, maintain inventory balance, and support various shop functions.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear, timely communication.
• Assist with product selection and vendor sourcing, weighing cost, quality, and lead-time tradeoffs.
• Create, issue, and monitor purchase orders while tracking confirmations and changes.
• Monitor vendor performance, pricing movements, and delivery reliability to inform buying decisions.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound freight using appropriate carriers and track shipments.
• Manage freight documentation including BOLs and packing lists.
• Communicate delays or plan changes to onsite/shop personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area; adhere to safety procedures during all material handling.
• Provide support to other shop functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational habits
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
• Clear, concise communication skills with vendors and internal teams
• Ability to anticipate changes and adjust priorities to keep operations efficient
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and commitment to safety
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as part of daily tasks