Purchasing Assistant
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
At a Glance
Purchasing Assistant earns an average of $29,047/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 0.5 years. Top skills: Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
$29,047/yr
Bachelor's degree
0.5 years
8
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Procurement Clerks
Median Wage
$48,510/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-8.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Procurement
Merchandising
Marketing
Ability To Distinguish Colors
Business Decisions
Collections
Liquor License (Alcohol Law)
Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
Workflow Management
Digital Data
Barcoding
Common Skills (17)
Microsoft Office
Communication
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Detail Oriented
Interpersonal Communications
Planning
Operations
Team Management
Related Specializations
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