Purchasing Associate

Thompson Safety

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing processes, vendor coordination, and order management while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Proficient in managing high volumes of transactions and effectively communicating with internal teams and vendors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing Support ExperienceData Entry AccuracyVendor CoordinationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Order EntryPurchasing ProceduresInventory ManagementLogisticsAccounts Payable

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPurchasing Systems

Industry Keywords

High-Volume TransactionsAdministrative OperationsVendor IssuesOrder StatusShipping

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 within 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
Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple requests and priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

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 and able to quickly learn ERP, inventory, and purchasing systems
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times