Purchasing Associate

Thompson Safety

. Create, process, and maintain purchase orders accurately and within established timelines .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeFarmers Branch • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing purchase orders and maintaining purchasing records. Proficient in managing high volumes of transactions while effectively communicating with vendors and internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchase Order ManagementData Entry AccuracyVendor CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ProcessingOrder EntryInventory ManagementLogistics SupportAccounts Payable

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPurchasing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Purchasing ProceduresAdministrative OperationsHigh-Volume TransactionsVendor RelationsOrder Fulfillment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, process, and maintain purchase orders accurately and within established timelines
Review purchasing requests for completeness and accuracy before processing
Enter and maintain purchasing, vendor, item, pricing, and order information in company systems
Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors regarding order status, availability, backorders, shipping, and expected delivery dates
Communicate order updates, delays, and purchasing issues to internal teams
Research and resolve discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, invoices, shipments, and purchase orders
Maintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation
Follow established purchasing procedures, approval requirements, and company policies
Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure orders are processed and fulfilled correctly
Assist with vendor setup, documentation, pricing updates, and other administrative purchasing functions
Identify recurring order or vendor issues and escalate them appropriately
Manage multiple requests and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
Perform other duties as assigned
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Previous experience in purchasing support, order entry, administrative operations, logistics, inventory, customer service, accounts payable, or another high-volume transactional environment preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and data-entry accuracy
Ability to perform repetitive, process-driven work consistently and accurately
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions, requests, and follow-up items
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding order status and discrepancies
Ability to follow established processes while recognizing when an issue requires escalation
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to quickly learn ERP, inventory, and purchasing systems
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Workplace diversity encouraged