About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a fast-paced, professional office environment. You’ll work closely with the Purchasing team to support daily operations, vendor communication, and data management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure purchasing accuracy: Validate purchase orders, prepare required shipping documentation, and run daily supplier follow-up reports to keep orders on track.
- Maintain system integrity: Update costs and pricing within the ERP system to ensure accurate data based on new price lists received from suppliers.
- Own the flow of materials: Review, organize, and release purchase orders for weekly truckload shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Optimize inventory levels: Analyze system-generated purchase recommendations against inventory on hand, historical usage, and demand to maintain the right balance of supply.
- Collaborate across teams: Build strong, productive relationships with suppliers and internal partners to resolve issues and support business needs.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of purchasing & inventory processes — Hands-on experience supporting purchasing activities and maintaining inventory accuracy within a business or distribution environment.
- Technology proficiency — Comfortable using MS Excel, ERP systems, and emerging digital tools to support purchasing and inventory workflows.
- Education & experience —Minimum of 2+ years of related professional experience in purchasing and operations
- Degree: Bachelor's degree preferred
