Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement operations on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will assist in managing vendor purchase orders, tracking materials, processing returns, auditing and reconciling credit card expenses, some accounts payable functions and supporting overall supply chain accuracy. This role is critical in ensuring seamless purchasing workflows and timely material availability to support sales and production.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Purchase Order Management

• Prepare and process vendor POs; maintain and update open orders report.
• Monitor and manage tariff rate changes.
• Verify label requirements (label/no label lookups).
• Confirm shipping locations for potential TIB (Temporary Import Bond) application.
• Update vendor shipping verification dates.

Order Tracking & Coordination

• Track late purchase orders and expedite with suppliers.
• Regularly update PO and delivery dates in NetSuite (NS).

Vendor Returns & Credits

• Process vendor RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations).
• Maintain and update the VRMA data from suppliers.
• Follow up on pending vendor corrective actions and analyses and ensure vendor credits or replacements are received in a timely manner.

Material Receipts & Invoicing

• Process material receipts and vendor bills.
• Manage weekly statements, receipts, and invoicing from key vendors.
• File and organize vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
• Assist with some accounts payable functions

Credit Card Statement Audits

• Audit and reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Ensure each charge has a corresponding and approved PO in place.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or a related administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with NetSuite is a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of import/export processes (experience with TIB shipments a plus).

Company Description

Transducers Direct® is a 26-year-old sensing technology company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We develop, manufacture, and sell innovative sensors for industrial and home automation. Our products bring technology and features to the market not found in today’s traditional products. A recognized industry leader in wireless pressure sensing, our CirrusSenseTM family of wireless products is revolutionizing how pressure is remotely monitored in a wide range of applications. We have been nominated for Innovation Awards by Flow Control Magazine, IBEX (International Boat Builders), Sensors Expo, and the AHR Expo (air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration trade show).
Transducers Direct® takes pride in our world-class customer service with each department of the company working together to ensure our customer’s total satisfaction throughout the entire engineering and purchasing process. We provide sales and support to End Users, OEMs and Resellers worldwide.
Our Mission Statement: “Wow the Customer”
Transducers Direct knows our employees are the backbone of our success and the company has instituted programs to make this a great place to work. Our “Summer Hours” schedule where all employees receive Friday afternoons off with pay, new employees receiving full vacation time after 90 days, casual dress code including the ability to wear shorts, and ice cream trucks and sundae bars for the company when goals are met, are just a few of the perks our employees enjoy. Transducers Direct offers highly competitive compensation, and for full-time employees, a 401K program with 4% company match is available. There are 10 paid holidays and your PTO is available after only 3 months with the company.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company Description

Transducers Direct® is a 26-year-old sensing technology company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We develop, manufacture, and sell innovative sensors for industrial and home automation. Our products bring technology and features to the market not found in today’s traditional products. A recognized industry leader in wireless pressure sensing, our CirrusSenseTM family of wireless products is revolutionizing how pressure is remotely monitored in a wide range of applications. We have been nominated for Innovation Awards by Flow Control Magazine, IBEX (International Boat Builders), Sensors Expo, and the AHR Expo (air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration trade show). \r\nTransducers Direct® takes pride in our world-class customer service with each department of the company working together to ensure our customer’s total satisfaction throughout the entire engineering and purchasing process. We provide sales and support to End Users, OEMs and Resellers worldwide.\r\nOur Mission Statement: “Wow the Customer”\r\nTransducers Direct knows our employees are the backbone of our success and the company has instituted programs to make this a great place to work. Our “Summer Hours” schedule where all employees receive Friday afternoons off with pay, new employees receiving full vacation time after 90 days, casual dress code including the ability to wear shorts, and ice cream trucks and sundae bars for the company when goals are met, are just a few of the perks our employees enjoy. Transducers Direct offers highly competitive compensation, and for full-time employees, a 401K program with 4% company match is available. There are 10 paid holidays and your PTO is available after only 3 months with the company. \r\n\r\nSponsorship is not available for this position.