Purchasing Assistant

Job overview

The Purchasing Assistant role is onsite in Miami, Florida. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Purchasing Agent at Perry Ellis International, a company with a portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The assistant helps manage purchasing operations across customer accounts and product brands by processing orders, coordinating approvals, communicating with overseas offices and internal teams, and maintaining documentation. This work supports accurate order execution and timely resolution of purchasing issues.

What you'll do

• Check Make Up Order data for consistency and potential issues
• process and revise purchase orders in Jesta and PLM
• track approvals from departments
• communicate with overseas offices and internal teams to resolve issues
• prepare order and purchasing documents
• prioritize incoming email
• request sketch updates to meet customer specifications
• coordinate order booking when needed
• review buying confirmations and delivery dates when needed
• update orders for shortages, overages, delivery changes, and cancellations
• assist with cross-training new employees.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing assistant

purchase orders

order processing

apparel brands

jesta

plm

excel

english and spanish bilingual

miami fl

perry ellis international

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• basic life and AD&D insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• Member Assistance Program
• associate engagement events
• clothing discounts.

Why this role

Bilingual English/Spanish; associate’s degree and 1–2 years of purchasing experience; advanced Excel skills preferred.

About the employer

Perry Ellis International is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.