{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3dc8fa14b35109dcb024cf2c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3dc8fa14b35109dcb024cf2c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3dc8fa14b35109dcb024cf2c","title":"Purchasing Assistant","description":"Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant\n\nPay: $58,240 – $64,480\n\nCompany Overview\n\nDavis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless, Texas. Since 1952, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction by producing complex machined components and assemblies for some of the world's leading aerospace organizations.\n\nAt Davis Machine, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and take pride in delivering exceptional products to our customers.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Purchasing Assistant supports the Purchasing and Supply Chain team by helping maintain purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track delivery dates, obtain pricing, and ensure materials and outside services are available when needed. This position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-up with vendors and internal departments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCreate and update purchase orders in the ERP system.\nSend purchase orders to suppliers and confirm receipt.\nRequest quotes from suppliers and assist with price comparisons.\nTrack open purchase orders and expected completion/delivery dates (ECDs).\nFollow up with vendors regarding late orders, delivery dates, and order status.\nUpdate ECDs and other purchasing information in the ERP system and tracking spreadsheets.\nAssist with purchasing materials, hardware, chemicals, supplies, and outside processing services.\nMaintain accurate pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier information on purchase orders.\nAssist with purchase order revisions for quantity, pricing, delivery dates, and other changes.\nObtain and maintain required supplier certifications and purchasing documentation.\nCommunicate potential shortages, late deliveries, and supplier issues to Supply Chain Manager.\nCoordinate with Planning, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Production regarding material requirements and delivery priorities.\nHelp ensure parts being sent for outside processing have the appropriate purchase orders.\nMaintain purchasing files, vendor records, quotes, confirmations, and related documentation.\nAssist with weekly vendor ECD/status reporting.\nSupport supplier performance tracking, including late deliveries and recurring delivery issues.\nAssist with office and production supply orders as needed.\nPerform other purchasing and supply chain duties as assigned.\n\nKey Performance Expectations\n\nSuccess in this position will be measured by:\n\nAccuracy of purchase orders and purchasing records.\nTimely vendor follow-up.\nAccuracy of expected delivery dates.\nReduction of overdue purchase orders.\nTimely escalation of supplier delays and shortages.\nCompletion and organization of purchasing documentation.\nEffective communication with Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Production.\n\nRequirements\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nPrevious purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, or administrative experience preferred.\nBasic understanding of purchase orders and vendor communication preferred.\nComfortable working with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other business software.\nStrong organizational and follow-up skills.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nStrong attention to detail and data accuracy.\nAbility to work effectively with vendors and multiple internal departments.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nEight Paid Holidays","company":"Davis Machine","rawCompany":"davis machine","city":"Euless","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T08:57:33.454Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"423830","title":"Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-machinery-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Assistant","description":"Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant\n\nPay: $58,240 – $64,480\n\nCompany Overview\n\nDavis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless, Texas. Since 1952, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction by producing complex machined components and assemblies for some of the world's leading aerospace organizations.\n\nAt Davis Machine, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and take pride in delivering exceptional products to our customers.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Purchasing Assistant supports the Purchasing and Supply Chain team by helping maintain purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track delivery dates, obtain pricing, and ensure materials and outside services are available when needed. This position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-up with vendors and internal departments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCreate and update purchase orders in the ERP system.\nSend purchase orders to suppliers and confirm receipt.\nRequest quotes from suppliers and assist with price comparisons.\nTrack open purchase orders and expected completion/delivery dates (ECDs).\nFollow up with vendors regarding late orders, delivery dates, and order status.\nUpdate ECDs and other purchasing information in the ERP system and tracking spreadsheets.\nAssist with purchasing materials, hardware, chemicals, supplies, and outside processing services.\nMaintain accurate pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier information on purchase orders.\nAssist with purchase order revisions for quantity, pricing, delivery dates, and other changes.\nObtain and maintain required supplier certifications and purchasing documentation.\nCommunicate potential shortages, late deliveries, and supplier issues to Supply Chain Manager.\nCoordinate with Planning, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Production regarding material requirements and delivery priorities.\nHelp ensure parts being sent for outside processing have the appropriate purchase orders.\nMaintain purchasing files, vendor records, quotes, confirmations, and related documentation.\nAssist with weekly vendor ECD/status reporting.\nSupport supplier performance tracking, including late deliveries and recurring delivery issues.\nAssist with office and production supply orders as needed.\nPerform other purchasing and supply chain duties as assigned.\n\nKey Performance Expectations\n\nSuccess in this position will be measured by:\n\nAccuracy of purchase orders and purchasing records.\nTimely vendor follow-up.\nAccuracy of expected delivery dates.\nReduction of overdue purchase orders.\nTimely escalation of supplier delays and shortages.\nCompletion and organization of purchasing documentation.\nEffective communication with Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Production.\n\nRequirements\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nPrevious purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, or administrative experience preferred.\nBasic understanding of purchase orders and vendor communication preferred.\nComfortable working with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other business software.\nStrong organizational and follow-up skills.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nStrong attention to detail and data accuracy.\nAbility to work effectively with vendors and multiple internal departments.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nEight Paid Holidays","datePosted":"2026-09-09T08:57:33.454Z","dateModified":"2026-09-09T08:57:33.454Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Davis Machine","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Euless","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3dc8fa14b35109dcb024cf2c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3dc8fa14b35109dcb024cf2c"}}