Job Description
Position: Buyer / Purchasing Assistant (Temp-to-Hire) Location: Fountain Valley, CA Pay: $25–31/hr DOE Responsibilities Communicate with manufacturing partners and suppliers in both English and Mandarin Process purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system Coordinate with domestic and international vendors regarding pricing, order confirmations, and delivery schedules Monitor open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and prevent material shortages Review inventory levels and assist with forecasting material requirements Request vendor quotes and assist with pricing comparisons Work closely with planning, warehouse, and production teams to resolve order discrepancies Maintain vendor files and assist with supplier performance tracking Support the purchasing department with data entry, reporting, and administrative tasks Qualifications 1–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or administrative experience; manufacturing industry experience preferred Bilingual in Mandarin and English required Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, JobBoss, or similar is a plus Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word skills Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1006 ]]>