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Purchasing Clerk

Job ID: 1802070
Reference Code: PG-Purchasing-Clerk

  • $47,800 to $52,000
  • Tustin, 92780

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk II for a full-time temporary opportunity in Tustin, CA. This role supports an R&D team within a manufacturing environment and is ideal for a purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics professional who enjoys vendor coordination, purchase order processing, order tracking, and inventory support.

The Purchasing Clerk II will work closely with engineers, vendors, suppliers, carriers, and project teams to help ensure materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time. This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative manufacturing and R&D setting with supportive team interaction, clear purchasing processes, and exposure to cross-functional operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Obtain vendor quotes and coordinate purchasing details with suppliers, engineers, and internal project teams.
- Prepare, enter, and maintain accurate purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing policies.
- Track open orders, confirm delivery status, and follow up with suppliers and carriers to support timely material availability.
- Maintain vendor records, update pricing information, and organize purchasing documentation.
- Resolve discrepancies related to invoices, shipments, pricing, and purchase order details.
- Assist with inventory monitoring, reorder points, and material support for R&D and manufacturing needs.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $23 to $25 per hour.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Position Type: Temporary.
- Location: Tustin, CA.
- Department: R&D.



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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support purchasing activities for an R&D and manufacturing operation.
- Coordinate vendor quotes, purchase orders, order tracking, and delivery schedules.
- Help maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, and inventory support documentation.
- Resolve order, pricing, shipment, and invoice discrepancies through timely follow-up.

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 to 2 or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or a related administrative operations role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, vendor follow-up, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment.
- Commitment to product quality, regulatory compliance, company policies, and purchasing procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience supporting R&D, engineering, production, or project-based purchasing activities is helpful.

AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Patricia
Branch Phone:
Location:
Irvine, CA