Purchasing Assistant

Job overview

The Purchasing Assistant is an onsite role in Madison, WI, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; compensation is described as competitive but no numeric amount is specified. Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a family-owned manufacturing company in Madison that has served customers for nearly 50 years. The role supports purchasing and procurement by sourcing materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for manufacturing and daily operations. It helps keep production schedules and project timelines on track through vendor coordination, purchasing records, invoice processing, and issue resolution.

What you'll do

• Obtain vendor quotes
• coordinate deliveries
• maintain supplier relationships
• manage purchasing records
• process invoices
• help resolve vendor issues
• work with internal teams to ensure materials are available for production schedules and project timelines
• identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing assistant

madison wi

workforce solutions

procurement

vendor quotes

purchase orders

delivery coordination

supplier relations

invoice processing

inventory management

manufacturing support

monday–friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• growth and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The client is described as a family-owned manufacturer with a long-tenured workforce. High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of relevant experience are required; an associate degree is preferred.

About the employer

Workforce Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.